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Anthony Volpe Worth Rostering in Everyday Role?
The expectation in New York was that when utility man Jose Caballero returned from the injured list, Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe would head back to the bench. That has not happened, primarily because the Yankees are so thin in the outfield right now that the speedy Caballero has been needed in right field with Aaron Judge (ribs) on the injured list. It has allowed the 25-year-old Volpe to remain in an everyday role in the Bronx as the primary shortstop. Volpe hasn't exactly taken advantage of the regular playing time after returning from offseason shoulder surgery on May 13, as he's hitting .211 (12-for-57) with one home run, three doubles, eight RBI, five stolen bases, 10 runs scored, 10 walks, and 14 strikeouts in 17 games across 67 plate appearances. Once one of Judge, Giancarlo Stanton (calf), or Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) returns from the IL, Caballero will most likely return to the 6 as the starter for the Yankees, pushing Volpe into a bench role. In mixed leagues, Volpe hasn't done enough to warrant a ton of attention off the waiver wire, which is why he's rostered in less than 10% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
