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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 20: Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees warms up during batting practice before a game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on May 20, 2016 in Oakland, California. A-Rod has been on the disabled list but is expected to return soon. The Yankees won 8-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the New York Yankees lost the final game of their series with the Milwaukee Brewers (in Wisconsin) by a score of 4-3.
The Yankees (who have been among the best teams in baseball) got swept in their three-game series.
Alex Rodriguez Makes Honest Anthony Volpe Statement
GettyAlex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees takes batting practice before a game against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum on May 20, 2016 in Oakland, California.
One of the biggest storylines for the Yankees this season has been their decision to keep Anthony Volpe in the Minor Leagues.
The 25-year-old had been the team’s shortstop for each of the last three years.
The Yankees wrote (via X) on May 3: “Following today’s game, the Yankees returned INF Anthony Volpe from his rehab assignment, reinstated him from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Following today’s game, the Yankees returned INF Anthony Volpe from his rehab assignment, reinstated him from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
One of the biggest reasons for their decision was the play of José Caballero.
He is batting .259 with 35 hits, four home runs, 13 RBI’s, 18 runs and 13 stolen bases in his first 40 games.
GettyJose Caballero #72 of the New York Yankees prepares in the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2026 in The Bronx borough of New York City.
Recently, Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez was asked about Volpe (via WFAN).
Rodriguez: “You have to give the Yankees a lot of credit that when guys play well, they get rewarded… Sometimes, when you step away and you see the way Caballero plays and it’s not driven with a lot of home runs, it’s not a bunch of strikeouts… He does all the little things that you need to win… Hopefully, Volpe looks at that and takes his great talent and can say, hey, if I can do a little bit more like that and use my legs, and put the ball in play and make the play. My goal is to play winning baseball… Hopefully, when he comes back, he’s a better version of Volpe and healthier.”
Yankees Right Now
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees reacts as he walks back to the dugout after a Juan Soto #22 out on a runner’s interference during the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 29, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
The Yankees are 26-15 in 41 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
They are 12-9 in 21 games played on the road.
On Monday night, the Yankees will open up a series with the Orioles in Baltimore.
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