The stadium exploded, but Anthony Volpe was… out
On the evening of July 4, in a crucial match between the Yankees and Mets – when the entire Yankee Stadium seemed to hold its breath waiting for a comeback – coach Aaron Boone suddenly pulled Anthony Volpe from the ninth inning to replace him with Trent Grisham. And what was more shocking: this was not a normal tactical change – but the clearest sign that Boone’s confidence in Volpe was shaking violently.
Declining performance: From “phenomenon” to… “burden”?
Once hailed as “a new Derek Jeter”, Volpe started the 2025 season with blazing form. But in just the last 3 weeks, he has lost it all: only 11 hits in 77 appearances, OPS dropped to .695 – the lowest in the Yankees lineup. With a team in the playoff race and being pushed from behind, no one can afford to be weak – not even the one who was expected to win.
Aaron Boone is tough: “This is a win-win choice”
Boone did not shy away when asked about the shocking decision:
“I need a lefty to deal with Garrett. Grisham can make a difference. Volpe… he’s still trying to find himself.”
A gentle way to say: “I don’t believe in you right now.”
On social media, a lot of Yankees fans understood very well: Boone was sending a message – Volpe’s time is up.
Volpe fired back: “I’m not going to fall apart”
While the shock of being ejected from a crucial game can shatter a young player’s spirit, Volpe remained calm:
“I have no control over that decision. My job is to keep working hard. I’ve overcome crises before, and I will do it again.”
Still, many are asking: Will a strong spirit be enough to save him from the cold shoulder of Yankees management?
Yankees preparing to “handle it internally”?
According to multiple inside sources, Yankees management is seriously considering giving Volpe a long-term break, possibly even moving him if things don’t improve. With the trade deadline looming, the Yankees won’t hesitate to find a potential infielder like Ke’Bryan Hayes or Luis Rengifo.
The end of an early dream?
Anthony Volpe was once a symbol of the Yankees’ future. But after three weeks of “dead silence,” he is now on the brink – one more slip and it’s all gone.
Boone has warned. The team has endured. The fans have been disappointed. And the Bronx… is raging.