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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 04: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring on an error in the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the home opener at PNC Park on April 4, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
On Monday night, the New York Yankees played the first game of their series with the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio.
The Yankees won by a score of 7-5.
Anthony Volpe was not in the starting lineup, but finished with one strikeout in two at-bats.
Yankees Manager Makes Anthony Volpe Statement
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice ahead of Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in New York City.
In a recent interview with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman (on The Show), Yankees manager Aaron Boone was asked about Volpe.
Boone: “I see talent. I see a tough kid that works his butt off, that’s not afraid of that noise. He hasn’t found his way to the level he expects yet, that we expect him to get to. But he’s also still a very young player that has had a lot of real success… I believe in the person, kind of his will and his ability.”
Volpe had started out the 2026 season in Triple-A.
The 25-year-old shortstop is currently batting .203 with 12 hits, one home run, eight RBI’s, 10 runs and five stolen bases in 18 games.
Social Media Reacts To Boone’s Comments
GettyManager Aaron Boone of the New York Yankees speaks to media prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on August 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@BobbyMilone29: “Volpe is truly the coach’s son This response by Boone is why the fans can’t stand his BS The way the FO protects Volpe is mind-blowing”
@tommyownzall: “Boone as usual is delusional about Volpe. He’s a career .222 hitter with average at best (not sure he is even average) fielding.”
@GerrickJoseph: “Boone isn’t entirely wrong but Volpe has had consistent playing time for 3 seasons. While he is still young, he’s not inexperienced and at some point “working his butt off” has to translate to results. The results so far has been a replacement level player”
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees reacts after scoring during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2026 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Yankees After Monday’s Win
The Yankees are currently 39-26 in 65 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
They are 6-4 over their last ten games (and 20-14 in 34 games on the road).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar