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Anthony Volpe is almost ready: Will Yankees do the unthinkable? | Klapisch

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The Yankees are facing a difficult decision as Anthony Volpe prepares to come off the Injured List.

If history has taught us anything about the Yankees ' braintrust, it’s that it takes them a long time to admit mistakes. Think of Gary Sanchez spending an extra season or two in pinstripes, Joey Gallo and his parade of strikeouts or DJ LeMahieu hanging around long after his bat speed had vanished. It was all because the Yankees were too slow and stubborn to move on.

The business model is changing, however. The Yankees were troubled enough by reliever Luke Weaver’s struggles in the 2025 postseason that they did not even make him an offer during free agency. The same went for closer Devin Williams.

And just this week, pitcher Luis Gil, the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year, was demoted after four starts. Outfielder Randall Grichuk and his . 194 average were shown the door after only 31 at-bats.

Now comes the ultimate test of the Yankees’ embrace of Michael Corleone’s time-honored credo: It’s not personal. It’s strictly business. What to do about Anthony Volpe ?

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