The Yankees Opening Day roster will include Anthony Volpe after the shortstop prospect put in an impressive spring training performance.
Fans tracking Anthony Volpe’s progress at shortstop this spring hoped it would all lead to a spot on the Yankees Opening Day roster.
They just got their wish.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Volpe has made the roster coming out of camp.
Top shortstop prospect Anthony Volpe has made the New York Yankees' Opening Day roster, a source tells ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 26, 2023
That was soon confirmed by the Yankees.
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1640094470120132609
Volpe’s family were seen taking celebratory pictures with the shortstop on Sunday afternoon.
Anthony Volpe is getting hugs on the field and just took a very happy photo with his parents.
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) March 26, 2023
Photo from the press box - Anthony Volpe taking a pic with his parents on the field: pic.twitter.com/JX9ukYKJgm
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) March 26, 2023
Volpe is just 21 years old but he’s considered one of the brightest prospects in baseball. His spring training showing certainly proved that.
In competition with Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Oswald Peraza for the shortstop spot, Volpe batted .314/.417/.647.
Fans were psyched about their future at shortstop getting his shot:
Yankees fans celebrate Anthony Volpe on Yankees Opening Day Roster
ANTHONY VOLPE IS OUR SS !!!
— Gina Muscato (@GinaMuscato) March 26, 2023
LETS GOOOOOO !!!
Was already amped for Opening Day but OMG I AM SEEING ANTHONY VOLPE’S DEBUT AHHHHHHH
— CJ 😎 (@CJPukala) March 26, 2023
Let’s go!!!!!
— John (@bxbaseball2) March 26, 2023
It’s Volpe time in the Bronx! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/ZoJEvhgOrv
I NEED TO KNOW WHERE I CAN ORDER MY VOLPE JERSEY @yankees TELL ME WHAT NUMBER HE’S WEARING
— Joey (@DJLeMVP) March 26, 2023
Anthony Volpe making the major league roster is making my day!
— Bobby Thompson (@BThomps81) March 26, 2023
Youngest Yankees in Opening Day Starting Lineup Since 1953
— James Smyth (@JamesSmyth621) March 26, 2023
21.176 Mickey Mantle 4/14/1953
21.229 John Ellis 4/7/1970
21.277 Willie Randolph 4/8/1976
21.281 Derek Jeter 4/2/1996
21.336 Anthony Volpe on Thursday?
Anthony Volpe is 21 years old. From New Jersey. And grew up a huge New York Yankees fan.
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) March 26, 2023
This is a big day for baseball. The New York Yankees just called up their shortstop for a long time to come.
Volpe and Judge is gonna be one of the most electric duos in baseball to watch for the foreseeable future. I’m so fucking excited man
— gabe (@PlayoffTanaka_) March 26, 2023
The story of Anthony Volpe is already off to an astonishing beginning. He has defied standard prospect protocol, and has caused the Yankees to defy their standard behavior.
— Yankees Slut (@YankeesSlut) March 26, 2023
It’s easy to see why Yankees fans are so excited about Volpe. He’s the No. 5 overall prospect in MLB and he certainly looked ready for the show this spring.
The biggest question was whether New York wanted to see him to continue to develop in the minors.
However, it seems teams are now erring on the side of giving their top prospects a chance. The Cardinals just made the decision to put No. 4 overall prospect Jordan Walker on their Opening Day roster.
New York will open their season on Thursday, March 30 against the Giants. And it looks likely they’ll have Volpe starting at shortstop.
There could be additional fallout to this move, whether roster moves or even a major trade as the Yankees get their lineup set for the season.