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Yankees Option Volpe to Triple-A, Delay Free Agency

5/5/2026

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Volpe Optioned to Triple-A

The New York Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe—who hit .250 with one homer and six RBIs in 13 rehab games—to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
Manager Aaron Boone said the option reflects Jose Caballero’s .316 line with four homers, eight steals, aiding the Yankees’ 23-11 start.
Aaron Judge told Volpe he will be motivated and could serve as a player, while option delays his free-agent eligibility until after the 2029 World Series.

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Volpe ALCS Surge

He went 6-for-17 (.353) with a steal and four walks in the 2024 ALCS, the peak of his Yankees tenure.
Fans call Anthony Volpe, shortstop, polarizing because every on-field decision sparks social-media debate.
His .222/.283/.379 slash line with an OPS+ of 82 over 472 games shows modest production.
He earned a Gold Glove at shortstop and played through a May 2024 injury that required two cortisone shots.

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Volpe Optioned to Triple-A

The New York Yankees optioned Anthony Volpe—who hit .250 with one homer and six RBIs in 13 rehab games—to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
Manager Aaron Boone said the option reflects Jose Caballero’s .316 line with four homers, eight steals, aiding the Yankees’ 23-11 start.
Aaron Judge told Volpe he will be motivated and could serve as a player, while option delays his free-agent eligibility until after the 2029 World Series.

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