Anthony Volpe was removed from the Yankees' lineup and benched for multiple games after sustained offensive and defensive struggles. He endured a 1-for-28 stretch and is slashing .208/.274/.400 (.675 OPS) while leading the majors with 17 errors. Volpe acknowledged the slump and took responsibility. The Yankees sat 70-60, third in the AL East and 5.5 games back of Toronto, holding a Wild Card spot behind Boston. The trade acquisition Jose Caballero has provided versatile defense and a .286 batting mark with a .918 OPS in 15 games, making Volpe more expendable and forcing him to earn playing time back.
It's pretty raw,'' Volpe told reporters when he found out. As a competitor and someone who takes pride in being out there every day, you take it on the chin and look at the positives It's all on me. There has been no end to an avalanche of struggles for the 24-year-old. Amidst a 1-for-28 stretch, he is now slashing a paltry .208/.274/.400 (.675 OPS).
We're at the all-hands-on-deck portion of the season, manager Aaron Boone admitted. The acquisition of Jose Caballero has made Volpe a bit more expendable. Since joining the Yankees at the trade deadline, the utility infielder is batting .286 with a .918 OPS, two home runs, and five RBI in 15 games. Cabby gives you that real utility presence that can go play anywhere, Boone said. Especially go play short, the spark he provides.
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