New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) is back at the 6 and is hitting sixth for Sunday's series finale in the Bronx against the division-rival Boston Red Sox and right-hander Hunter Dobbins. After being hit by a pitch on his left elbow early in Friday's game against the BoSox, Volpe was held of action for Saturday's contest. The 24-year-old is back for the series finale, though, and will face a pitcher that none of the Yankees have faced yet. Volpe has provided a decent mix of power and speed for fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues with eight long balls and seven steals to go along with 37 RBI and 30 runs scored in his 220 at-bats so far in 2025. He hasn't had a multi-hit game since May 24, though, and has gone 8-for-35 (.229) with two homers, a triple, two doubles, nine RBI and four runs scored in 12 games since then.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) is not in the lineup for their game against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Volpe exited the Yankees' win early on Friday after Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler hit him in the left elbow with a pitch in the second inning. Manager Aaron Boone said after the game that Volpe's X-rays and CT scan came back negative, but he'll sit Saturday in favor of No. 9 hitter Oswald Peraza. Volpe has played in 61 of the Yankees' 62 contests this season, and the hope is that he will return Sunday. The 24-year-old is off to an encouraging start this season with a .241/.321/.445 line, eight home runs, 37 RBI, and seven steals over 252 plate appearances.
Anthony Volpe Leaves Early Friday With Elbow Contusion
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) left Friday's 9-6 win over the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium early due to a left-elbow contusion, according to the team, and he's currently undergoing X-rays and a CT scan. Volpe was hit by a pitch on his left elbow in the second inning and departed the contest, but not before hitting a three-run shot, his eighth of the season. Oswald Peraza replaced him in the fourth inning. We'll know soon whether the 24-year-old's injury is more of the day-to-day variety or something more serious, but the fact he tried to stay in the game makes us optimistic he avoided a long-term injury. If Volpe needs an injured-list stint, Peraza would likely become the team's starting shortstop. Volpe entered Friday's game hitting .237 (52-for-219) with seven home runs, 34 RBI and seven runs scored in 60 games played. UPDATE: Manager Aaron Boone said Volpe's X-rays and CT scan came back clean.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe added a couple of insurance runs in the team's 11-5 win with a ninth-inning home run against relief pitcher Troy Taylor in Seattle on Monday. Volpe went 2-for-3 with two walks and raised his batting average to .245 on the season. Over his last 15 games, the 24-year-old shortstop is hitting .321 with six doubles, a home run, and a .405 wOBA. He has turned things around after a slow start and should continue to be a solid shortstop option while getting good playing time in a productive Yankees' offense. His numbers haven't been elite, but they have been serviceable and are now trending in the right direction.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is back at shortstop and is hitting sixth in Monday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander Nick Pivetta in the Bronx. Volpe dove for a ball in the hole on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays and felt a pop in his left shoulder. He stayed down on the ground before being looked at by a trainer, but he eventually remained in the game. An MRI exam and X-rays showed no structural damage. The Yankees held the 24-year-old out as a precaution on Sunday, but he's back in there to begin the week against the Padres. While likely being less than 100 percent on Monday against a pitcher that has been pretty dominant early this year, fantasy managers may want to fade Volpe in this one. He enters Monday's game hitting .233/.326/.442 with five homers, 19 RBI, 16 runs and four steals in 120 at-bats.
Anthony Volpe Sitting On Sunday, Day-To-Day With Shoulder Injury
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is not in Sunday's lineup when the Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays. Volpe suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's contest but remained in the game. However, after the contest, the shortstop underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Still, the Yankees will opt to give him the day to rest. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his status leading up to their next game on Monday against the San Diego Padres. Instead, Oswald Peraza will be covering shortstop on Sunday and bat in the nine-hole. Volpe has held a solid .233/.326/.442 with 10 doubles, five home runs, and four stolen bases. Peraza is best to fade in DFS this afternoon as he enters this contest holding a modest .206 AVG.
Anthony Volpe Feels Pop In Shoulder, May Undergo MRI
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) said that he felt a "pop" in his shoulder when he attempted to make a diving play on a grounder between third and short in the eighth inning of Saturday's contest. However, after trainers took a look at him, the 24-year-old remained in the game. Still, X-rays were taken at the stadium, which came back clean, but the team will see how he feels Sunday, and there's a chance the former first-rounder will undergo an MRI. Volpe is slashing .239/.333/.453 on the year with a .346 wOBA and a 126 wRC+, but an 0-for-3 day at the plate on Saturday ended a seven-game hit streak. Fantasy managers will want to monitor to see if the right-handed hitter is in the lineup on Sunday and may want to have a backup plan in place, as he may still get a day of rest even if he doesn't miss time long-term.
Anthony Volpe Picks Up Two More Knocks In Nightcap
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe went 2-for-4 with two singles in his team's 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yanks and Blue Jays were part of a doubleheader on Sunday, and the 24-year-old picked up two hits in each, though all of his damage came in the first game. Volpe was excellent in the early outing, jacking his fifth homer of 2025, while adding a double, two RBI, two runs scored, and a walk. He was also caught stealing in the second game. After the four knocks, he's still batting an underwhelming .228 on the season, though his batted ball metrics look better than they did in 2024. The New Jersey native is sporting a modest boost to his average exit velocity and has already recorded the hardest-hit ball of his career (110.5 MPH). He's also upped his walk rate from a year ago into the double-digits (11.1%).
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk and a run scored in the Yankees' 6-4 loss on Monday night. He raised his batting average to .217 on the season but still only has four home runs and three stolen bases in 23 games. His four homers all came in the first five games of the season, and in his last 14 games, he is just 7-for-46 (.152) with five singles and two doubles. He has just two barrels and a 30% hard-hit rate over those 14 games with a .229 wOBA and 45 wRC+. It doesn't appear that his starting spot is in jeopardy, but the 23-year-old has not been a great option at a loaded shortstop position so far this season. His run production and stolen bases are decent in a stacked lineup, but his fantasy managers will need more from him as the season continues. In standard leagues, it's not quite time to bail on him yet, but hopefully he turns it around soon.
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 4-3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Volpe tried to make the game interesting with his three-run shot off Arizona closer A.J. Puk in the bottom of the ninth but the Yankees ultimately fell one run short of tying the game. The veteran shortstop is showing plenty of power to begin the season with four homers in his first 20 at-bats. Volpe will look to stay hot on Thursday as the Yankees conclude their series with the D-Backs.
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