Volpe Returns To Yankees
Yankees Recall Anthony Volpe to Replace Injured Jazz Chisholm Jr.
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Jazz Chisholm Jr. injured his thumb while sliding into second base during Tuesday’s win over the Colorado Rockies, and the Yankees said it is unclear whether he will return before the regular season ends on Sept. 27.
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Volpe has been especially productive recently, batting .440 with three home runs and six RBIs over his last seven Triple-A games.
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Volpe’s demotion followed the Yankees’ decision to replace him at shortstop with top prospect George Lombard Jr.; José Caballero’s emergence also contributed to Volpe’s limited major-league playing time.
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Volpe won a Gold Glove as a rookie three years ago, underscoring his defensive pedigree as he transitions to second base.
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During a recent hot streak at Triple-A, Volpe hit eight home runs and posted a 1.218 OPS over 17 games, including five homers in five consecutive games—a run that prompted teammate Jasson Domínguez to jokingly compare him to Barry Bonds.
The Yankees are recalling Anthony Volpe from Triple-A on Thursday to replace second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., who sprained his right thumb while sliding into second base during Tuesday's win over Colorado Reuters. Chisholm will miss at least seven to ten days and land on the 10-day injured list, with his return before season's end uncertain.
Volpe arrives as a transformed hitter after his early-August demotion. He has posted a .295/.393/.667 line with 10 home runs, 31 RBIs and eight stolen bases in 122 Triple-A plate appearances Audacy. Manager Aaron Boone praised how Volpe handled the demotion and noted excellent defensive reports from the minor leagues.
Volpe's Hot Streak Sets Up Comeback Chance
Volpe was demoted after hitting just .240 with one home run in 56 major-league games. But his Triple-A resurgence has been stunning. Over his last seven games, he batted .440 with three home runs and six RBIs Audacy. In one stretch, he hit eight home runs with a 1.218 OPS over 17 games, including five homers in five straight games.
Teammate Jasson Domínguez joked that Volpe's power surge reminded him of Barry Bonds. The outburst proved to the Yankees that their former top prospect still possessed the offensive potential they drafted him for. Now he gets a chance to prove it counts at the major-league level.
Second Base a New Home After Shortstop Demotion
Volpe was demoted partly because top prospect George Lombard Jr. took over shortstop. But the demotion also expanded Volpe's defensive range. He played second base in 19 of 28 Triple-A games and committed just one error in 86 chances Reuters. That work positions him as a multi-position option for the Yankees' stretch run.
Volpe won a Gold Glove as a rookie three years ago, underscoring his defensive pedigree. Now he could share second-base duties with José Caballero and Amed Rosario as New York chases a playoff spot. His versatility gives manager Aaron Boone real flexibility with the infield lineup.
Chisholm's Absence Opens Window for Competition
Chisholm's thumb injury removes an established second baseman just as the Yankees fight for playoff positioning. The team said it remains unclear whether he will return before the regular season ends on September 27 Reuters. That uncertainty opens the door for Volpe to earn regular playing time rather than serve as injury replacement alone.
Volpe must show his Triple-A power surge translates against major-league pitching while providing reliable defense. If he succeeds, the Yankees may have found a long-term solution at second base. If he struggles, the team still has Caballero and Rosario as backup options during Chisholm's recovery.
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