As the New York Yankees are taking on the Boston Red Sox in a three-game set at Fenway Park, Anthony Volpe is completing his rehab assignment and trying to make his way back to the majors.
Earlier today, the Yankees reassigned Anthony Volpe: “Today, the Yankees transferred the rehab assignment of INF Anthony Volpe from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
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Anthony Volpe Hits Home Run in First Triple-A Game
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 13: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees reacts after scoring on a wild pitch thrown by Ryan Thompson #81 of the Tampa Bay Rays during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 13, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
In his first game with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Anthony Volpe hit a solo home run to give SWB Railriders a 6-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Anthony Volpe tore his labrum last season and had to undergo offseason surgery. Volpe is trying to work his way back to MLB after a disappointing 2025 season.
Over 153 games in 2025, Volpe hit .212 with 19 home runs, 72 RBI, but 150 strikeouts, and a 82 OPS+.
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GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 20: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees reacts after hitting an RBI double against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium on May 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Anthony Volpe homering in his first rehab game with AAA should be a good sign for Yankees fans to welcome him back.
Here are some of the best reactions to his solo home run Tuesday night:
Anthony Volpe’s Career With the Yankees
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees warms up before game two against the Toronto Blue Jays of the American League or National League Division Series at Rogers Centre on October 05, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Anthony Volpe has spent three full seasons with the New York Yankees.
In 472 total games, he holds a .222 batting average with 52 home runs. 192 RBI, and a lifetime OPS of .662. The OPS mark is below average, but not terrible for a shortstop.
He’s still just 24-years-old, and has plenty of time to find his footing in MLB, it’s just a matter of how many changes he gets as the Yankees’ shortstop.
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