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Yankees Shortstop Volpe Poised for Massive Pay Raise Despite Struggles
7 Oct
Summary
- Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe's salary to increase over 400% to $3.9M
- Volpe had career-low .272 on-base percentage and was error-prone in 2024
- Yankees likely to avoid arbitration and work with Volpe's agent on new deal
As the New York Yankees' 2024 season came to a close, the team's front office faced some important roster decisions. Key players like Devin Williams, Trent Grisham, and Cody Bellinger were set to become free agents, leaving the Yankees to determine if they wanted to bring them back or find replacements.
However, one player who is destined to remain on the Yankees' payroll is shortstop Anthony Volpe. Despite a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw Volpe post a career-low .272 on-base percentage and perform as one of the most error-prone players in the American League, the Yankees are prepared to give him a substantial raise.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Volpe is heading toward a $3.9 million salary in 2025, his first year of arbitration. This would mark a raise of more than 400% from the $879,000 he earned in 2024. The Yankees seem likely to work with Volpe's agent to avoid an arbitration hearing, as they have long viewed him as the franchise shortstop.
Even during Volpe's struggles this past season, manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman publicly defended the young infielder. With the team already committed to paying over $25 million each to stars like Aaron Judge, Gerrit Cole, Giancarlo Stanton, and Carlos Rodon in 2025, the Yankees appear willing to invest in Volpe's development.
However, as Volpe progresses toward free agency, he will need to turn his production around or risk finding himself off the Yankees' payroll sooner rather than later.
