Anthony Volpe made an immediate impact upon his return to the New York Yankees on Thursday, delivering a grand slam in the seventh inning that helped secure a 10-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. The infielder was recalled from Triple-A after Jazz Chisholm Jr. suffered a thumb sprain while sliding into second base during the previous day’s game, landing him on the 10-day injured list.
Playing second base for the first time at the major league level, Volpe finished the game with three hits in four at-bats, adding an RBI single and a stolen base to his performance. Manager Aaron Boone expressed confidence in Volpe’s defensive capabilities at the position, noting that development coaches have praised his improvement during his time in the minors. The transition to second base represents a shift for Volpe, who has primarily played shortstop during his Yankees tenure.
Volpe’s hot streak began during his minor league stint, where he was named the International League’s Player of the Week following an impressive run at Triple-A. Over his final 17 games before the recall, he posted a .333 batting average with eight home runs and 14 RBIs. The 25-year-old credited his minor league hitting coach with helping him refine his approach at the plate during extended practice sessions.
While Boone stopped short of naming Volpe the everyday second baseman, describing the position as a “day-by-day” decision, the young infielder has faced questions about his offensive consistency throughout his career. Chisholm is expected to attempt a quick recovery, hoping to return before the Yankees’ upcoming road trip concludes on September 20.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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