Yankees have Anthony Volpe issue
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Anthony Volpe dropped in lineup after disastrous game against Blue Jays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. For the first time in 2025, the Yankees have dropped Anthony Volpe into the ninth spot in the batting order, a clear strategic shift from manager Aaron Boone to ease pressure on the young shortstop.
Right now, Volpe, who won a Gold Glove, is at 0 Defensive RUns Saved and has a 2 Fielding Run Value, according to FanGraphs and Baseball Savant. That’s down from a +10 DRS and +6 FRV in 2024.