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Yankees Manager Aaron Boone is Planning to Sit Struggling Infielder

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Kristie Ackert | Last updated Jun 21, 2025 12:15 AM ET

Anthony Volpe has played his way into a slump that’s become hard to ignore. The New York Yankees shortstop is now hitless in his last 24 at-bats, capping off another difficult night at the plate Friday in the 5-3 loss to the Orioles.

Now, he's played his way into a day off. With his timing off and his chase rate spiking, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said after the game that a day off is likely coming this weekend.

“Tough night, you know, and now tough few games here,” Boone said. “Just gotta get on time. It’s, you know, it’s hitting as hard as it is. It’s as simple as that. Sometimes I feel like he’s a little late in getting into position.”

Volpe, who started the season hot and seemed to be evolving into a key table-setter in the Yankees' lineup, has cooled off significantly in June. Over the last two weeks, he’s hitting just .125 with one extra-base hit and a .188 on-base percentage. During the last five games, he’s chased pitches out of the zone 32% of the time—up from his season average of 22%, according to YES Network research.

“He’s not getting into a strong position to hit, and then you’re not swinging at the pitches exactly how you want,” Boone explained. “So just gotta get himself on time and then he’ll take off.”

Boone acknowledged the possibility of giving Volpe a breather, saying it’s “probably” going to happen Sunday. Volpe has started 73 of 75 of Yankees games this season, and Boone hinted that a short reset might help the 24-year-old get back on track.

It's been a rough stretch where Volpe's struggles at the plate are following him onto the field. The Gold Glove shortstop has made several errors and mistakes. He's been called a bust on the Yankees radio station and offered advice by an actual former Yankees bust.

For now, the Yankees are hoping that rest—not a lineup shakeup—can snap Volpe out of what’s quickly become the most prolonged funk of his young career.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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