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Source: Fox News
Summary
The New York Yankees have decided to option shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders after his rehab assignment ended. This decision comes after Volpe’s replacement, Jose Caballero, has been playing well at shortstop. Volpe went 11-for-44 (.250) during his 13 rehab games in the minor leagues. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Caballero is playing well and complicates the decision. Volpe will use his Triple-A at-bats and reps at shortstop to get right for when the Yankees eventually get him back in the bigs.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Volpe’s rehab assignment ends, and he’s sent back down. This is the usual move when a team finds someone else doing the job better. Caballero has been playing well, and Volpe’s struggles at shortstop are well-documented. The usual excuses won’t cut it for Volpe’s fans this time around.
This one feels recognizable early. Volpe’s lack of consistency at shortstop has been a problem all season, and now he’s getting benched. The Yankees are sticking with Caballero, and it’s hard to blame them.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end. Volpe’s injury and subsequent surgery didn’t help his case, and now he’s paying the price. This isn’t the first time a Yankees prospect has struggled to find his footing in the big leagues.
This is what happens when you’re the first-round pick and the team expects big things from you. The pressure is always on, and sometimes it takes a stint in the minors to get things back on track.
Author: Evan Null
