Anthony Volpe has been under fire for his defense lately, but he’s starting to let his bat do the talking for the Yankees.
While Aaron Judge remains sidelined with a flexor strain, Volpe has stepped up offensively. The 24-year-old shortstop has hit seven home runs in his last 13 games, including a four-hit, two-RBI performance in Friday’s wild 13-12 loss to the Marlins.
“He’s swinging it great,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said earlier in the week. “He’s locked in.”
Volpe’s recent surge brings him to 17 homers and 60 RBIs on the year, putting him on pace for a potential 30-homer season. Only Francisco Lindor and Elly De La Cruz have more long balls among shortstops in MLB.
While the Yankees brought in Amed Rosario and Jose Caballero at the trade deadline for depth, Volpe remains in the spotlight — and he’s responding with power.
