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The New York Yankees are at a shortstop crossroads this offseason. Anthony Volpe, their 2025 Opening Day shortstop, is recovering from shoulder surgery after a
Kevin Pillar rips Alex Rodriguez for his Anthony Volpe remarks, saying A-Rod chose to publicly tear down the Yankees shortstop.
Of course, a torn labrum in his shoulder certainly played a role in Volpe's struggles, but the fact that the 24-year-old owns just a .662 OPS since entering the big leagues in 2023 has not sat well with Yankees fans.
Aaron Boone is betting on a bounce-back season from Anthony Volpe heading into the 2026 MLB season for the New York Yankees.
Anthony Volpe has yet to evolve into the elite slugger that was expected of him to become after he was made the New York Yankees primary shortstop on Opening Day in 2023.
Alex Rodriguez recently criticized the New York Yankees' approach to offense, and used Anthony Volpe as a prime example. Two ex-MLB players did not like his tone.
However, the latest heir apparent to Derek Jeter — Anthony Volpe, this time — has not exactly covered himself in glory. After winning the shortstop job in spring training during his rookie season Volpe has put himself firmly on the hot seat moving forward, playing poorly enough to be benched for Jose Caballero a few times last season.
So I think if you zoom out, it’s an organization hitting philosophy that is absolutely broken, and until they fix it, I don’t think they win big.”
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