UPDATE: In a stunning turn of events, New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe committed his 12th error of the season in a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, tying him for the most errors in the American League.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed concern, stating Volpe has made “a few too many” mistakes this season. This latest miscue occurred in the fifth inning, leading to a run during Toronto’s four-run barrage. Volpe’s throw to first base was errant, matching Kansas City’s Jonathan India for the AL lead in errors.
Despite his Gold Glove-winning performance as a rookie in 2023, when he recorded 17 errors in over 1,346 innings, Volpe has struggled this season. He has logged 846 innings defensively this year, with Boone noting that while the error total is high, Volpe continues to make impressive plays.
“He just hasn’t been as consistent as he has in his first two years. That’s three or four plays we’re talking about,” Boone said.
After the game, Volpe was seen with an ice pack on his left shoulder, but both he and Boone assured there are no health concerns affecting his performance. Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodón voiced support for Volpe, urging fans to “just hang with him” as he seeks to improve.
The Yankees have struggled against the Blue Jays this season, holding a 2-6 record in matchups, including five consecutive losses. With a disappointing 10-17 record against AL East opponents, Boone emphasized the need for the team to find consistency and secure victories.
“It’s been a month now where we haven’t been our best. We need to start playing better consistently and putting wins in the win column,” Boone stated.
As the Yankees face increasing pressure to turn their season around, all eyes will be on Volpe as he navigates this challenging period and seeks to regain his defensive prowess. Fans are left wondering if he can overcome this rough patch and help lead the Yankees back to winning ways.