Yankees' Anthony Volpe Sidelined for Weekend Series Amidst Season Struggles and Cashman's Continued Support

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe will not start any of the three games against the Red Sox this weekend as he recovers from a cortisone shot in his injured shoulder. He is expected to be available off the bench, marking the first time in his big-league career he's been sidelined for two consecutive games. Volpe has endured a challenging season, struggling on both sides of the ball. He is hitting just .206 with a .268 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and 140 strikeouts over 141 games. Defensively, he has committed a league-high 19 errors and accounted for -9 Outs Above Average, having played through a shoulder injury for some time. Despite these struggles, GM Brian Cashman expressed continued belief in Volpe, stating, "This year not withstanding, I think he’s got a lot of abilities that are positive... that doesn’t change our viewpoint of what he’s capable of."