The New York Yankees saw their season come to an end with a loss to the Blue Jays in the ALDS. But for most fans, this wasn’t surprising. The Yankees struggled for almost the entire season with many things, like injuries and important players hitting a major slump. But the one player that remained constant through all this was Anthony Volpe. Even though he didn’t have a great season, Aaron Boone was seen to be giving him consistent time, and that did not sit well with most fans. While most of the fans thought that this would change after a loss in the postseason, it seems not to be the case.
In a recent interview, Boone was asked if Volpe is going to be the starting shortstop for the next season. Boone replied, saying, “Yeah, I mean, he’s right in the mix to do that… I’m proudest about for Anthony is… obviously was a very tough season… he got a lot of you know arrows thrown his way… feel like he handles those things so well… it’s important to know how good a defender he’s been… through a stretch of four to six weeks where he struggled… important to note that how well he played on defense the final six to eight weeks… very much in line with who he’s been in the three years ah that he’s been our shortstop.”
Anthony Volpe’s 2025 season was defined by inconsistency at the plate and instability in the field. The 24-year-old shortstop hit .212 with a .663 OPS while leading the league with 19 errors. His struggles deepened in the postseason, going 1-for-15 with 11 strikeouts against the Blue Jays in the ALDS. The drop-off came after a shoulder injury suffered in May, which visibly limited his range and confidence.
Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the challenges Volpe faced but praised his resilience through a difficult year. Boone noted the shortstop’s defensive improvement over the final six weeks, saying his glove “returned to a level we’ve come to know.” He confirmed Volpe underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder after the season. Boone added that Volpe will begin hitting in four months and cannot dive for six, delaying his 2026 debut.
When asked if he sees Anthony Volpe as his starting shortstop in 2026, Aaron Boone said “yeah, he’s right in the mix to do that” pic.twitter.com/Iy8x0IEjAe
— Talkin’ Yanks (@TalkinYanks) October 16, 2025
While Boone expressed belief in Volpe’s long-term role, he stopped short of naming him the Opening Day starter. He said Anthony Volpe is “right in the mix” for the shortstop job but will likely start with a rehab assignment. Boone maintained he has “no regrets” about playing Volpe through the injury despite his declining production. The Yankees now face an uncertain spring, waiting to see if a repaired shoulder can restore a once-promising season.
For now, Anthony Volpe remains the Yankees’ biggest question and their quietest gamble. Bronx supporters brace for another season where hope competes with shoulder surgery and inconsistent performance. In New York, belief often outlasts results, proving that sometimes loyalty hurts more than it heals.
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