For the first time in 2025, the Yankees have dropped Anthony Volpe into the ninth spot in the batting order, a clear strategic shift from manager Aaron Boone to ease pressure on the young shortstop. It’s worth noting that this isn’t a foreign spot for Volpe.

With 2 1/2 seasons of big league baseball under his belt, Anthony Volpe remains an enigma at the plate. Now 24, Volpe has seemingly gone back and forth between trying to be a speedy singles-slapping hitter and a slugger willing to sacrifice strikeouts for home runs.

Anthony Volpe has struggled this season for the New York Yankees. His offense has never been great, but his defense has plummeted this year as well.