Yankees Boss Pushes Back On Anthony Volpe Narrative: ‘None Of That Is True’

BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

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The New York Yankees lost their second series of the weekend on Sunday, falling to the Milwaukee Brewers in walk-off fashion as some questions emerge about their ability to beat teams with winning records.

Though the Yankees have emerged with the most wins in the American League, they have lost the series they’ve played against teams with winning records. But as it looks to make good on persistent World Series championship expectations, the team seems dead set on fielding the best possible roster.

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New York Yankees’ Anthony Volpe Struggling After Being ‘Passed Over’

Most recently, that meant keeping long-time everyday shortstop Anthony Volpe in the minors after he recovered from an offseason surgery.

“Volpe, who began the season on the injured list, is 3-for-16 in three games since being optioned last Sunday. Counting his rehab assignment, he’s batting .233 with one homer and seven RBI in 16 games, nine with Double-A Somerset and seven with Scranton,” Randy Miller wrote for NJ.com. “The Yankees passed over Volpe for a quick return when deciding Thursday to fill Dominguez’s roster spot with outfielder prospect Spencer Jones...”

Volpe’s struggles have seemed to validate the Yankees decision to keep him off the big-league roster, though it was a bit of a surprise at the time. Both general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone continuously defended Volpe as he struggled last season, and it seemed the team might have made room for him.