After that win, Boone declined to say whether he thought Volpe might benefit mentally from a few days off. Oswald Peraza, who has struggled offensively, and Amed Rosario, who has totaled 15 appearances at shortstop since 2024, are the Yankees’ other options.

The Yankees made a flurry of moves ahead of Thursday's trade deadline and manager Aaron Boone is confident that the team improved.

Aaron Boone has had it with people questioning the Yankees’ effort — and the hyper-analyzing of his and his player’s remarks to the media.