Anthony Volpes slump Sunday night against the Red Sox, and he was told he wont be in the lineup Monday against Washington. Acce s the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. I just found out, Volpe said after a of being informed hed be out of the lineup for a second straight day again with a right-handed starter on the mound before hes expected to return Tuesday versus Washington lefty MacKenzie Gore. Its pretty raw, Volpe said of the news. As a competitor and someone who takes pride being out there every day, you take it on the chin and look at the positives. Its all on me. Prior to Sundays victory, Aaron Boone said he chose to sit Volpe for the series finale because Volpe has scuffled a bit over the last week [or] 10 days. The manager also pointed to the , who provides the Yankees with another solid option at short. Anthony Volpe (11) looks on from the dugout in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Asked if Volpe would start on Monday when the Yankees host the Nationals, Boone said, Well see. Volpe entered Sundays game for the top of the eighth, when Caballero was shifted to right field to replace Giancarlo Stanton. The shortstop has found himself the target of fans recently, especially during his current 1-for-28 stretch Tommy John Jersey that began when the Yankees started a road trip in St. Louis on Aug. 15. Explore More He also made a throwing error in Saturdays lo s to Boston and a mental miscue when he threw behind Jarren Duran to try to get him at second base rather than make the routine play to first in Fridays defeat. Its part of whats been a disappointing season for the 24-year-old, who has taken steps back on both offense and defense in his third year in the majors. Just continue the work, Volpe said. Theres so much good work being put in. Thats what makes it frustrating. You feel like you can contribute and help the team, but its not discouraging because you know the work youre doing. Ive got to do what Ive got to do to contribute. Its obviously frustrating. His struggles have left him with some of the worst numbers in the majors and now out of the lineup for two straight days while healthy. As a competitor and someone where thats all Ive known, you take it on the chin, Volpe said. Ill take advantage of any opportunities I can [get]. He acknowledged the results are bad. CHECK OUT THE AND Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) fields a ground ball hit by third baseman Alex Bregman (2) and throws to first for an out during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium. John Jones-Imagn Images The numbers are what they are, Volpe said. I dont think youre defined by them. Every night, you take it as it is. You either feel good about how you contributed [or not] and there are too many days I dont. Boone said he doesnt believe Volpe has been impacted by the harsh treatment from the crowd and his struggles. I think he handles it quite well, Boone said. I dont think hes overly affected by those things. Hes just a young player who works his tail off. Hes super-competitive and trying to find the next level of consistency in his game offensively. Mentally, hes very tough and totally wired to handle all the things that go with being a big-leaguer in this city and being a young big-leaguer thats got a lot of expectation. Anthony Volpe (11) and Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) celebrate the win against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in Bronx, NY. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Others arent as convinced. Hes definitely taken a step back on defense and I dont know if thats a result of him not hitting well or being booed, the AL scout said. He showed a lot last year when he did what he did in the playoffs, but hes gone right back to the same things he did wrong during the regular season. But its Volpes performance in the field thats more worrisome to some scouts. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Hell get back to a hot streak at some point, but the fielding is a concern, another AL scout said, referencing the 11-game stretch Volpe had in late July and early August in which he had seven extra-base hits. I think hes gone backwards both last year and this one. Defensive metrics can be unreliable, but most agree that Volpe is having his worst year in the field as a major leaguer. Volpe has been valued for his ability to play every day, but Boone noted the addition of Caballero from Tampa Bay at the trade deadline gave the roster more flexibility. Boone also insisted Volpe was fully healthy. But his late season swoon isnt new. Volpe has an OPS of just .458 in September, likely a product of the impact of a long season before his breakout last October in the playoffs. Luis Tiant Jersey