The New York Yankees begin their series against the New York Mets on Friday.
The Yankees are entering this series coming off an impressive sweep over the Colorado Rockies. This included a blowout 10-3 win over the Rockies on Thursday.
Anthony Volpe played a major role in New York’s win in their last game. He went 3-for-4 at the plate, which included him hitting a grand slam and recording five RBI.
Now, the Yankees have made a surprising decision with Volpe after his fantastic game.
Yankees Choose Not to Move Up Anthony Volpe in the Lineup
The Yankees have announced their lineup for their series opener against the Mets.
Although Volpe will once again be starting for the Yankees, he will surprisingly still be their ninth hitter even after the incredible game he had at the plate.
With how well Volpe played last game, it seemed likely that New York would give him a chance to move up in their batting order. However, he will still be their last hitter on Friday.
Here is the Yankees’ full lineup for their series opener against the Mets, as reported by Underdog MLB.
B. Rice DH
C. Bellinger LF
A. Judge RF
L. García Jr. 1B
S. Jones CF
G. Lombard Jr. SS
R. McMahon 3B
A. Wells C
A. Volpe 2B
Volpe’s 2026 Season So Far
Volpe has appeared in 57 games this season with the Yankees, where he has two home runs, nine doubles, 24 RBI, and a .251 batting average. This comes after he posted 19 home runs, 72 RBI, and a .212 batting average in 153 games for New York in 2025.
Volpe dominated with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after being demoted last month. In 37 games with the minor league club this campaign, he has 11 home runs, 26 RBI, and a .264 batting average.
Volpe will now be aiming to keep his hot streak alive at the plate, even if he is surprisingly New York’s ninth hitter again for their series opener against the Mets.
New York Yankees Make Surprise Anthony Volpe Decision After Big Game