On Friday night, the New York Yankees will play the first game of their series with the Nationals in Washington, D.C.
They are coming off a 12-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
Anthony Volpe did not play in the game.
UPDATE: The Yankees won 5-3.
Yankees Make Volpe Decision
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees throws his helmet during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
For Friday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 7/10 A. Rosario 3B B. Rice DH T. Grisham CF P. Goldschmidt 1B C. Bellinger LF J. Domínguez RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B J. Caballero SS A. Wells C R. Weathers SP”
A. Rosario 3B B. Rice DH T. Grisham CF P. Goldschmidt 1B C. Bellinger LF J. Domínguez RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B J. Caballero SS A. Wells C
R. Weathers SP
Volpe remains out of the lineup on Friday.
The 25-year-old shortstop is in the middle of his fourth MLB season (all with the Yankees).
He comes into the series batting .242 with 32 hits, one home run, 13 RBIs, 18 runs and seven stolen bases in 42 games.
Social Media Reacts To Friday’s Lineup
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees jogs off the field during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on July 01, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@justinnh26: “Rosario is hitting .215 against lefties why is he leading off”
@Yankees44Giants: “No Volpe. I smell a W”
@JonFromMaspeth: “No Volpe = W”
GettyManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees argues with home plate umpire Doug Eddings #88 after being ejected in the sixth inning of the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 08, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
@acosta__nick: “Writing is on the wall. They have to move on from Volpe.”
@NYY228: “they should give goldy more days of rest”
@Thelegendjx97: “I’m happy that Boone realized the difference in having Volpe and Caballero in the lineup at SS. Not hating on Volpe but hes just a negative impact of our lineup and during an important stretch, we must have our best players for our best shot. Lets win some games in DC”
Yankees Right Now
GettyBen Rice #22 of the New York Yankees celebrates with Cody Bellinger #35 after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 07, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.
The Yankees come into their series with the Nationals as the second-place team in the American League East with a 51-42 record in 93 games.
They are 3-7 over their last ten games (and 28-22 in 50 games on the road).
New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Decision Before Nationals Series