Yankees' Anthony Volpe gets vote of confidence from manager Aaron Boone after benching: 'Our shortstop'

The New York Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone, has expressed his confidence in the team's young shortstop, Anthony Volpe, after he was benched for a few games. Boone stated that Volpe is the team's starting shortstop and will return to the lineup regularly on Tuesday. Volpe, the Yankees' top prospect, has struggled at the plate, hitting just .200 with a .543 OPS in his first 25 games. Despite the temporary benching, Boone remains committed to Volpe's development and believes he is the long-term solution at shortstop for the team. The decision to bench Volpe was made to help him reset and work on his approach at the plate. Boone expressed his confidence in Volpe's abilities and emphasized that the team is dedicated to his growth and success as a major league player. The article highlights the Yankees' commitment to their young talent and their willingness to provide support and opportunities for players to develop and improve their performance.