Anthony Volpe Dismisses Position Change Rumors, Pledges Loyalty to Yankees

WHO:

Fox News - Anthony Volpe is a shortstop for the New York Yankees.

Fox News - Aaron Boone is the manager of the New York Yankees.

Fox News - Brian Cashman is the general manager of the New York Yankees.

Fox News - José Caballero is a player who began the season as the Yankees' shortstop.

WHAT:

Fox News - Anthony Volpe dismissed rumors that he refused to play second base, calling the report "B.S."

Fox News - Volpe stated, "I’d literally do anything to help the team win."

Fox News - Volpe underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder.

Fox News - Volpe was optioned to Triple-A on May 4.

Fox News - Volpe has a career batting average of .224 with a .662 OPS across 513 games.

Fox News - Volpe had 19 errors at shortstop last season, leading MLB in that category.

WHERE:

Fox News - The New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium in New York, New York.

Fox News - Volpe was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

WHEN:

Fox News - Volpe was optioned to Triple-A on May 4.

Fox News - Volpe mentioned he was checking in with the Yankees during the offseason.

WHY:

Fox News - Volpe's refusal to play second base was reported, which he denied, stating it was not true.

Fox News - The Yankees had not approached Volpe about switching positions until Caballero came off the injured list.

HOW:

Fox News - Volpe communicated his willingness to play any position to manager Aaron Boone.

Fox News - Volpe was working during his rehab with the mindset of being a shortstop.

Anthony Volpe, the shortstop for the New York Yankees, has dismissed rumors that he refused to play second base, calling the report "B.S." and expressing his willingness to do anything to help the team win. After undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder, Volpe was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 4, where he is focused on his rehab while maintaining the mindset of being a shortstop. With a career batting average of .224 and leading MLB with 19 errors at shortstop last season, Volpe is eager to return to the Yankees, who play at Yankee Stadium in New York.