Overview
- The Yankees recalled Anthony Volpe from Triple‑A and placed Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10‑day injured list with a sprained right thumb, a roster move announced before Thursday’s game.
- Volpe started at second base and went 3 for 4 with a seventh‑inning grand slam and five RBIs to fuel New York’s 10‑3 win and complete a three‑game sweep of the Rockies.
- Manager Aaron Boone praised Volpe’s defensive work at second and noted player‑development reports that his double‑play turn and positioning have improved since the August demotion.
- Volpe returned after an Aug. 4 option to Triple‑A where he hit well, posting a .284 average with 10 homers and a 1.023 OPS in a recent 28‑game stretch that prompted the recall.
- The immediate impact raises short‑term roster questions about who fills Chisholm’s role and how Volpe might be used in September and on the postseason bench if his play continues.