Yankees’ Anthony Volpe takes advantage of playoff shot: ‘It’s all hands on deck’

Anthony Volpe sure looked comfortable in his first playoff start at second base.

By Dan Martin · NY Post

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 7:13 AM

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Anthony Volpe delivered a key hit and sacrifice bunt during his first postseason start at second base.
The New York Yankees shut out the Boston Red Sox 9-0 in Game 1 of the wild card series.
Manager Aaron Boone started Volpe over Jazz Chisholm Jr. against Boston left-hander Payton Tolle.

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Anthony Volpe made a successful transition to second base during the New York Yankees' 9-0 victory over Boston in Game 1 of the wild card series. Volpe contributed a key hit and a sacrifice bunt after manager Aaron Boone started him over Jazz Chisholm Jr. against Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle.

The postseason appearance marked a turnaround for Volpe, who underwent left shoulder surgery and endured multiple minor league stints during the season. Infield coach Dan Fiorito praised Volpe's preparation, adaptability, and high baseball IQ as the former primary shortstop aims to impact the Yankees' playoff run at second base.

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Yankees’ Anthony Volpe takes advantage of playoff shot: ‘It’s all hands on deck’

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