On Monday night, the New York Yankees lost the first game of their series with the St. Louis Cardinals (at home) by a score of 13-7.
Anthony Volpe did not play in the game.
He was also out of the lineup for Sunday’s 2-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe News
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees looks on during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Following Monday’s game, the Yankees sent Volpe to Triple-A.
The Yankees wrote (via X): “Following tonight’s game, the Yankees optioned RHP Angel Chivilli, OF Jasson Domínguez and INF Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.”
Volpe had been batting .240 with 41 hits, one home run, 19 RBIs, 20 runs and seven stolen bases in 56 games.
He is in the middle of his fourth MLB season (all with the Yankees).
Social Media Reacts To Volpe News
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 24, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what people were saying about the roster news:
@BarstoolHubbs: “Spencer lives! Good, well deserved. Dominguez just making too many mistakes. Volpe goes down too. Let’s see if he’s actually down to learn 2nd base this time.”
@YankeesMuse: “Dominguez and Volpe have been optioned. Imagine telling that to a Yankees fan in 2023.”
Jorge Castillo: “Lombard will take Volpe’s spot and Heliot Ramos will take Dominguez’s spot.”
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees catches a fly ball during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2026 in New York City.
Joe Randazzo: “George Lombard Jr. settles the shortstop carousel that the Yankees have had. Also great that we don’t have to see people pretend that they like watching Anthony Volpe play baseball. The contrarians will have to come up with a new gimmick.”
Max Mannis: “The way the Yankees mishandled Anthony Volpe will be used as a textbook example of how to NOT treat a prospect for years to come. Tell him from the jump the job is his no matter what. Brand him as the future of your franchise even though he hasn’t earned it yet. Refuse to try him at new positions when he struggles. Run him into the ground to prove a point even when he’s clearly gassed. Three years later, he’s back down in the minors stuck with no future direction as they try out their new shiny toy. Complete and utter disappointment all the way around- and frankly, not really his own fault.”
New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe News During Cardinals Series