Anthony Volpe has yet to appear in a game for the New York Yankees this season.
That said, he is on track to return soon, as he appeared in his second rehab start for the Somerset Patriots on Thursday.
Volpe finished the game with one hit in three at-bats.
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MLB Social Media Reacts To Volpe’s Performance
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees celebrates after scoring against the Texas Rangers during their game at Yankee Stadium on June 25, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about Volpe’s performance on social media:
Somerset Patriots: “Looking good, AV👏🏻 Anthony Volpe cleanly fields this popup in the outfield during his second game of rehab.”
Minor League Baseball: “Anthony Volpe is all smiles after his first knock of his rehab stint 😁”
Matt Kardos: “Anthony Volpe laces a 5th inning single into CF for his 1st hit of the rehab assignment with Somerset. #Yankees”
@BarstoolHubbs: “New swing for Volpe?”
@mashmore98: “Everyone on Twitter must have stayed home for this one. Pretty good round of applause for Anthony Volpe as he’s introduced for his first AB on Thursday night. Hard groundout to third for him.”
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees catches the ball during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
@YankeesFocus: “Anthony Volpe picks up his first hit of his rehab assignment. A sharp line drive right back into center field.”
@JaMarrHamlin7: “His swing looks so different”
@disyanks: “Nice swing. Do that more in NY.”
@YankeesOnly87: “If he could be a 95 wRC+ hitter and get back to his 23-24 defense I’d feel much better about the team, with cabby being able to be the utility guy he’s supposed to be”
@BigJxy99: “They tweaked his stance? It looks like he’s starting with the bat straight up and his hands similar to Judge instead of the bat on his shoulder and his hands high and in?”
Volpe’s Career
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees rounds third base en route to scoring against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field on September 16, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Volpe was picked 30th in the 2019 MLB Draft.
He has spent all three seasons of his career with the Yankees.
Over 472 games, he is batting .222 with 52 home runs, 192 RBI’s, 217 runs and 70 stolen bases.
The 24-year-old won a Gold Glove Award in 2023 (as a rookie).
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees hits a single during the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox in game three of the American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium on October 02, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
The Yankees are currently 10-9 in 19 games, which has them as the second-place team in the American League East.
They will open up a series with the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in the Bronx.
MLB World Reacts To Anthony Volpe’s Performance In Yankees Minor League Game