Notably, Volpe has improved his plate discipline, posting a career-best 10% walk rate and a 20.7% chase rate. His average exit velocity has climbed to 90.7 mph, with a hard-hit rate of 46.3%, reflecting a more consistent and powerful offensive approach.

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was not in the lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday after being hit in the left elbow by Walker Buehler's pitch.

After Friday night’s 9-6 win over the Red Sox, Boone had to think about what he wanted to do with shortstop Anthony Volpe, who had to leave after three innings with a left elbow concussion that occurred on a second-inning, bases-loaded hit by pitch.