New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe extended his hitting streak in Monday afternoon's win over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx, belting his seventh home run of the year. Volpe crushed a solo homer to left field to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead in the second inning, tagging Rays right-hander Zack Littell for the round-tripper. It's been a rollercoaster ride of a season for the 23-year-old former top prospect, but he's gotten back on track a bit with a current five-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 7-for-18 (.389) with four RBI and two stolen bases. Volpe should eventually work his way back into the leadoff spot for the Yankees with more performances like Monday's.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is being dropped to sixth in the batting order on Fourth of July on Thursday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Frankie Montas. First baseman Ben Rice jumps up into the leadoff spot for the matinee affair. This will be the first time since April 9 that Volpe has hit anywhere other than leadoff for the Bronx Bombers. The 23-year-old was hot to start the season but has hit a rough patch of late and has hit .211 (28-for-133) with no home runs, six doubles, three triples, six RBI, three walks, 33 strikeouts and four stolen bases in 29 games since June 1. It has dropped his season slash line to .256/.310/.384 with a .694 OPS. Volpe has only six stolen bases, but he's also scored 58 runs and 15 stolen bases to keep him relevant in all fantasy leagues. If he can get going again, Volpe should get another shot to return to leadoff duties.
Anthony Volpe Launches Sixth Long Ball And Steals Ninth Bag
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe hit his sixth home run of the season and swiped his ninth base of the season on Thursday. The 23-year-old wasted no time as he launched a lead-off home run, which ended up being the game-winning run. Then, in the second inning, he hit a single and stole second base. After struggling in his rookie season last year, the former top prospect is clearly beginning to find his footing at the major league level. Across 44 games this season, he has posted a .273/.348/.432 slash line, which is significantly higher than his .209/.283/.383 line last year. Volpe was a 20/20 player last season and is on pace to repeat that feat this season. He has also consistently batted in the leadoff spot of a great Yankees lineup behind Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, which has done wonders for his counting stats. Volpe should continue to be a mainstay in your fantasy lineup all summer and is a solid choice in DFS in any matchup.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is starting at the 6 and is in the leadoff spot on Wednesday versus left-hander Ryan Weathers and the visiting Miami Marlins. Volpe hasn't hit higher than sixth or seventh in the batting order to this point in 2024, but he'll flip with second baseman Gleyber Torres in this one (Torres is hitting sixth). The 22-year-old youngster held his own in his rookie campaign in 2023 and has been even better so far in his sophomore season, going 15-for-40 (.375) with three doubles, two home runs, six RBI, three stolen bases and 10 runs scored in the first 11 games of the year to earn a move up to the leadoff spot. Volpe will probably see more time atop the Yankees' batting order if he continues to rake, which would be music to fantasy managers' ears in all formats.
Anthony Volpe Swipes Two Bags, Logs Three Hits In Win
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe had an excellent game in Sunday's 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He went 3-for-4 with two runs and two stolen bases in Sunday's victory. Volpe is off to a scorching hot start to the season, slashing .424/.486/.606 with three stolen bases while plating nine runs over nine games. A breakout season is on the horizon for Volpe, as he is making better contact and striking out less thus far in 2024. Fantasy managers can expect Volpe to steal bases and plate runs for a loaded New York Yankees offense. Look for Volpe to continue his hot hitting in a three-game series against a weakened Miami Marlins rotation starting Monday.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was clearly feeling better on Monday after he was scratched from Sunday's lineup with a stomach illness. In the 5-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, the young shortstop went 4-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored. It was the 22-year-old's second multi-hit game of the 2024 season and his fourth extra-base hit in his last three games. While it would be nicer if the former first-rounder (30th overall) were hitting higher in the Yankees' lineup, fantasy managers can't really complain with the second-year player's production out of the gates. Through four games, he's gone 8-for-14 (.571) with a homer, three RBI and a team-leading five runs scored in 18 plate appearances.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (illness) is back at shortstop and is hitting seventh on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson. Volpe was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the Houston Astros with a stomach illness, but he's apparently feeling better a day later and is back in action. The 22-year-old went 4-for-10 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored in the first three games of the year and should be returned to starting fantasy lineups in single-season leagues on Monday now that he's back in there. With Volpe returning to the 6 on Monday, Oswaldo Cabrera has moved back to the hot corner and is hitting in the nine-hole for the Yanks.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (illness) was scratched from the team's lineup Sunday due to a stomach illness. Fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of relief that Volpe's absence wasn't related to a more serious injury. With Volpe sidelined, Jon Berti will start at third base and bat seventh while Oswaldo Cabrera will slide over to shortstop and bat ninth. Assuming he is feeling better, the speedy Volpe should be back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 22-year-old has gone 4-for-10 to start the season with one home run and two RBI.
The biggest point of emphasis for shortstop Anthony Volpe coming into the 2024 season was changing his bat path, he told The Athletic's Chris Kirschner. Last year, Volpe had an uppercut swing through the zone. It led to him hitting 21 home runs but also led to inconsistency at the plate throughout his rookie season. He simplified his swing this offseason, and it has been drawing rave reviews in camp. Down the bottom of the lineup, the Yankees need the 22-year-old youngster to raise his on-base percentage. His flatter swing may lead to fewer home runs in his sophomore season, but it should also lead to more contact, a higher batting average and a better on-base percentage.
Anthony Volpe Cracks A Three-Run Homer In Yankees Loss
On Thursday, New York Yankees first year shortstop Anthony Volpe launched a three-run home run during the ninth inning, despite the Yankees losing 4-3 in extra innings to Detroit. At just 22 years old, he became the first rookie in New York's storied history and one of only 15 rookies in the entire history of baseball to achieve a remarkable 20-home run and 20-stolen base season. His game-tying three-run blast was off Tigers' right-handed closer Alex Lange with two outs.
