On Saturday, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Washington Nationals.
They are coming off a 5-3 win on Friday night.
Anthony Volpe was not in the lineup.
However, he had one hit and one walk off the bench.
New York Yankees Announce Anthony Volpe Change
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action during the game against the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on August 08, 2025 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
For Saturday’s game, the Yankees have announced their starting lineup.
Via Underdog MLB: “Yankees 7/11 A. Rosario 3B B. Rice DH T. Grisham CF P. Goldschmidt 1B C. Bellinger LF J. Domínguez RF J. Chisholm Jr. 2B A. Volpe SS A. Sánchez C C. Schlittler SP”
Volpe is back in the lineup (and hitting 8th) on Saturday.
The 25-year-old comes into the day batting .248 with 33 hits, one home run, 13 RBIs, 18 runs and seven stolen bases in 43 games.
He is in the middle of his fourth MLB season (all with the Yankees).
Social Media Reacts
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees jogs off the field during the seventh inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on July 01, 2026 in New York City.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@Seth_Price10: “Classic BaBaBaBooney! Rosario commits two errors and is still in the lineup the next day! And of course his precious golden boy just absolutely has to have his playing time…”
@RayB1967: “Why oh why is Volpe playing over Cabby? This makes no sense.”
GettyAnthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Yankee Stadium on June 21, 2026 in New York City.
@WeissmanAustin: “yankees in the last 7 games with cabby at SS 4-0 with volpe at SS 0-3. Great job boone”
@yanksfan14_: “cabby had two hits yesterday so by law he has to sit today”
@yanksinfive: “Getting a little tired of seeing Rosario in the top 3”
Yankees Right Now
GettyJazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on July 10, 2026 in Washington, DC.
The Yankees enter play as the second-place team in the American League East with a 52-42 record in 94 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 29-22 in 51 games on the road).
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