Anthony Volpe makes good first Yankees impression with second base experiment underway

Nypost · Aug 10, 2026 · 458 words · By Greg Joyce

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What to know about Anthony Volpe makes good first Yankees impression with second base experiment underway

The process of making Anthony Volpe more defensively versatile — and perhaps more useful to the Yankees — is underway.

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What happened

The process of making Anthony Volpe more defensively versatile — and perhaps more useful to the Yankees — is underway.

Why it matters

Volpe played second base Saturday night at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, his first game at a position other than shortstop since 2021, and cleanly fielded all three balls hit to him.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “the 25-year-old Volpe”

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Multiple cross-references from Nypost consistently refer to Volpe as 'the 25-year-old'.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the 25-year-old Volpe
https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/sports/anthony-volpe-nearly-pl…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — the 25-year-old shortstop
https://nypost.com/2026/06/10/sports/yankees-manager-aaron-b…

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Boone, who also spoke with Volpe on Sunday night, said the 25-year-old took the news “like a pro.”
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/sports/aaron-boone-teases-anth…

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Claim 2: “Volpe played second base Saturday night at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre”

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Multiple web search results confirm Volpe played second base at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday night.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York Yankees season is the 124th season for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball, their ninth under manager Aaron Boone, and 29th season under general manager Brian Cashman. They…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_Yankees_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Max Dorian Fried ( FREED; born January 18, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted with the Atlanta Braves in 2017. Fried…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Fried

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, often abbreviated to SWB RailRiders, are a Minor League Baseball team of the International League (IL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. They ar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scranton/Wilkes-Barre_RailRide…

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Claim 3: “During his time in the big leagues this season, Volpe had been taking occasional ground balls at second base on days he was not in the lineup.”

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The detail about taking occasional ground balls at second base during MLB off-days is only found in one specific source.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 World Series (branded as the 2024 World Series presented by Capital One) was the championship series of Major League Baseball's (MLB) 2024 season. The 120th edition of the World Series, it wa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_World_Series

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Anthony Michael Volpe (born April 28, 2001) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Yankees selected Volpe in the first round of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Volpe

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George Alexander Lombard Jr. (born June 2, 2005) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Yankees in the first rou…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lombard_Jr.

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Claim 4: “Chisholm set to become a free agent”

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Multiple web sources confirm Jazz Chisholm Jr. is scheduled to become a free agent (specifically after the 2026 campaign).

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web search NEUTRAL — Among the top free agents, Chisholm is one of the few still in his 20s, which could bode well for him as he seeks a new deal. The Yankees could also extend a qualifying offer to Chisholm, one he might…
https://www.mlb.com/news/top-2027-mlb-free-agents

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web search NEUTRAL — Jazz Chisholm Jr. is probably one of the more polarizing players on the New York Yankees‘ roster. His talent and swagger in the batter’s box and at second base are very apparent, but the Bronx faithfu…
https://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/its_been_an_interest…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chisholm, who is scheduled to become a free agent in the offseason after the 2026 campaign, has become a central figure for the Yankees since his acquisition in 2024.New York Yankees Jazz Chisholm Jr.…
https://nyynews.com/news-cms/view_article.php?id=fce2f370850…

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Claim 5: “Wells said Sunday after going 1-for-3”

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No evidence was found regarding Austin Wells' specific box score (1-for-3) on Sunday.

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Claim 6: “Since July 9, Wells has hit .269 with a .935 OPS in 21 games”

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Web search results mention Austin Wells' performance generally or other players' stats (Adolis Garcia), but do not provide the specific .269 average and .935 OPS for the period since July 9.

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web search NEUTRAL — Fast forward to right now, and he’s batting .269 in June with a .269 on-base percentage and a .654 slug. That’s good for a .923 OPS. He’s struck out 10 times this month, and hasn’t walked, but he has …
https://www.crossingbroad.com/news/phillies/adolis-garcia-ha…

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web search NEUTRAL — Batting average is down. The refrain is common across baseball as young players emulate the big league style of play. The state of play in Major League Baseball—and the path it is on—has been a topic …
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/home-runs-strikeouts…

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web search NEUTRAL — Austin Wells went deep twice in Friday night's 6-3 win over the Cardinals at Yankee Stadium, the first multi-homer game of his MLB career.Wells had one homer with a .200 batting average and .580 OPS o…
https://www.nj.com/yankees/2024/08/how-yankees-rallied-aroun…

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Claim 7: “cleanly fielded all three balls hit to him”

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Only one specific web search result mentions that he 'cleanly fielded all three balls hit to him'. Other sources discuss the position change but not the specific play count.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Anthony White (né Gillis; born July 9, 1975) is an American musician who was the guitarist and lead vocalist of the rock duo the White Stripes. He was a key artist of the 2000s indie and garage …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joseph Anthony Manchin III ( MAN-chin; born August 24, 1947) is an American politician and businessman from West Virginia. Manchin served from 2001 to 2005 as the 27th secretary of state of West Virgi…
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Claim 8: “he played shortstop Friday and Sunday after reporting to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following his demotion when the club called up top prospect George Lombard Jr.”

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Multiple sources confirm Volpe was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room for George Lombard Jr. and that he played shortstop on Friday and Sunday.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Boston Red Sox season was the 125th season in Boston Red Sox franchise history, and their 114th season at Fenway Park. Alex Cora was the team's on-field manager, in the fifth season of his se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Boston_Red_Sox_season

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list shows notable sports-related deaths, events, and notable outcomes that occurred in November of 2006.
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Claim 9: “his first game at a position other than shortstop since 2021”

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Two independent web sources explicitly state that this was his first game at a position other than shortstop since 2021.

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Claim 10: “the highest OPS of any Yankee not named Lombard during that stretch”

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No evidence was found to compare Austin Wells' OPS against George Lombard Jr. or other Yankees during the specified stretch.

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web search NEUTRAL — Yankees Roster & Staff. Active. Depth Chart.While not officially part of the 40-man roster, players on the 60-day injured list (IL-60) are included on the 40-Man tab.
https://www.mlb.com/yankees/roster

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web search NEUTRAL — New York Yankees player in uniform on the field. New York Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. rushes to cover third base during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on Thursd…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/27/sports/george-lombard-jr-s-yan…

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web search NEUTRAL — Because George Lombard Jr. has since taken over at shortstop, neither Abrams nor Neto is as good of a fit these days. Either could still hypothetically provide 20-20 upside at second base or third bas…
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25481968-15-yankees-opti…

info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.