Yankees Projected to Replace Anthony Volpe With Trade Upgrade After Harsh Reception
The New York Yankees are stumbling into the trade deadline and it could be forcing a significant change of plans.
After a strong start to the season and Most Valuable Player Award caliber first half from slugger Aaron Judge made it seem as if the Yankees would be making several dramatic upgrades at the deadline, a move to the injured list for Judge and a skid in the standings could be altering that outlook.
"Not only are they playing like a sub-.500 team (15-24 since June 13), they sound like a group reduced to looking for scraps," Bob Klapisch wrote for NJ.com. "Yes: praying to sneak in the back door via the wild card and get hot for two weeks in October. It's embarrassing for a team that was seven games up in late May."
If the Yankees are now thinking more about competing next season or even contemplating selling some pieces at the deadline, then their latest additions would mark their biggest for the year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2025 in the Bronx...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 16: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium on June 16, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Angels won 1-0. (Photo by) More
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Ryan McMahon, acquired from the Colorado Rockies, appears to be a long-term solution at third base. And Amed Rosario, acquired from the Washington Nationals, could soon be a new starting shortstop option for the team.
"I'd be worried if I were Anthony Volpe, who went 0-for-3 with two more strikeouts," Klapisch added, reporting on Monday's matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. "The (Yankee) Stadium crowd has grown tired of Volpe, who heard his loudest boos of the season. ... Just watch: at this rate, Rosario will be playing shortstop at least one or two days a week."
The Yankees have stuck stubbornly with Volpe as the everyday shortstop despite a significant step back last year and a dramatic dip in defense this year. But with Volpe now batting ninth, hearing negative reactions from the home fans and sharing the position with Rosario, he could soon be giving up some starts to the Yankees' newest trade upgrade.
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