The New York Yankees crushed the Washington Nationals 11–2 on Wednesday, completing a sweep—but one glaring problem remained.

Every starter reached base in the rout except Anthony Volpe, who went hitless in five at-bats and struck out twice.

That performance was far from an anomaly. Volpe is now hitting .204/.269/.393 this season and has looked completely lost.

Volpe’s slump has hit rock bottom

Over his last 11 games, Volpe is just 1-for-37 with 14 strikeouts, a stretch bordering on unplayable for any starter.

What’s most concerning is how lifeless his at-bats have become, with little sign of adjustments or improved pitch recognition.

Volpe’s offensive profile has sunk well below league average, posting a third consecutive season of discouraging advanced metrics.

Defensive decline a

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