New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe continues to struggle in the minors, and fans are making their frustration loud and clear on social media.

On Thursday, Volpe went 1-for-6 with 1 RBI (via a sacrifice fly) and 2 strikeouts in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre’s 10-8 loss to the Worcester Red Sox.

Volpe Commits Costly Error at Shortstop

Beyond the disappointing bat, Volpe was also charged with an error on a routine ground ball at shortstop — a play many fans called “little league level.”

Harsh Fan Reactions Flood Social Media

Yankees supporters did not hold back after the game:

• “This is not an Anti-Volpe post, but more of an informative one… Volpe botches a fairly easy groundball at SS and is charged with an error.”
• “Fairly easy? This is a routine play in little league… I have no desire to see him play SS for them again.”
• “Time for 2B.”
• “Trade him for a bullpen arm.”
• “We gotta end the Volpe at SS experiment — he’s clearly in his own head here.”
• “Anthony Volpe has played poorly in the minors including the rehab he had… looks lost as a whole.”
• “His 2nd error in AAA. He’s hitting .200 in AAA.”

Volpe Still Working Back From Shoulder Surgery

The former first-round pick underwent left shoulder surgery in the offseason and has yet to make his 2026 MLB debut. He was optioned to Triple-A after completing his 20-day rehab assignment, with Jose Caballero continuing to hold down the shortstop position at the big-league level.

While the Yankees sit comfortably at 26-12 and lead the AL East, Volpe’s slow progress and defensive lapses have left many fans questioning his future at the position.