Anthony Volpe dismissed a report that he had refused to play second base, calling the story "B.S." and saying he was caught off guard. The Yankees’ long‑time play‑by‑play voice, Michael Kay, later confirmed the rumor was false.

Volpe has posted a .242 batting average, one home run, 13 RBIs and a .664 OPS in 42 games this season. He was optioned to Triple‑A Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre on May 3 and returned after Jose Caballero’s finger injury. He has offered to play any position, including catcher, and led the majors with 19 errors in 2025.

The Yankees sit at 50‑42, having lost 14 of their last 18 games and trail the first‑place Rays 54‑36 by five games. Volpe returned to the lineup Wednesday, going 1‑for‑3 in a 3‑0 loss to Tampa Bay, and the team will close the series in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The rumor has not altered Volpe’s role, but his defensive lapses and the Yankees’ late‑season slump underscore the importance of lineup stability as the club fights for a playoff spot.