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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 18: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the New York Mets during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 18, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

On Friday night, the New York Yankees will open up their series with the New York Mets at Citi Field.

They most recently lost (on Wednesday) to the Baltimore Orioles by a score of 7-0.

Anthony Volpe finished his season debut with one strikeout in three at-bats.

New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Decision

GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium on May 17, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Mets won 3-2.

For Friday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.

Underdog MLB wrote: “Yankees 5/15 T. Grisham CF B. Rice 1B A. Judge RF C. Bellinger LF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B R. McMahon 3B S. Jones DH A. Volpe SS A. Wells C C. Schlittler SP”

Despite his struggles on Wednesday, Volpe remains the starting shortstop (and batting eighth) on Friday.

The 25-year-old was recently called up after Jose Caballero got injured.

The Yankees wrote (via X) on May 12: “Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves: • Placed INF/OF José Caballero on the 10-day injured list with a right middle finger fracture. • Recalled INF Anthony Volpe (#11) from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”

In the Minor Leagues, Volpe had been batting .221 with 15 hits, one home run, eight RBI’s, 11 runs and four stolen bases in 18 games.

Social Media Reacts To Volpe In Lineup

GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees makes a play against the New York Mets during their game at Yankee Stadium on May 17, 2025 in New York City.

Here’s what people were saying on social media:

@AriTheNetsFanX2: “Volpe ❤️❤️❤️”

@tucker2799_: “Why is Volpe there and not Max Schuemann???”