Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Reaffirms Anthony Volpe as Primary Shortstop Despite Struggles

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was not in the starting lineup for a second consecutive game due to a significant offensive slump and defensive regression. Manager Aaron Boone, however, reaffirmed his commitment to Volpe as the team's primary shortstop, planning to reinsert him into the lineup shortly and framing the benching as a 'reset.' Volpe, batting .208 this season, has also seen a noticeable dip in his defensive metrics but is considered mentally tough by Boone.