Cashman has not lost faith in the homegrown regular and gave him a vote of confidence before first pitch on Wednesday night.

Brian Cashman fully acknowledges Anthony Volpe's struggles during the first half. But the long-time Yankees GM has full faith in Volpe to snap out of it in the second half.

Cashman acknowledged Volpe’s streakiness on Wednesday. However, the Yankees’ GM hasn’t changed the way he feels about the former top prospect, stating, “I’m a fan of Volpe.”

After a red-hot start to the season, the New York Yankees hit a serious rough patch in the last few months. A six-game losing streak in June and then in July forced the Yankees’ front office to make some tough calls.

NEW YORK — Both Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone called the move to designate DJ LeMahieu for assignment on Wednesday a “tough” decision. LeMahieu had been in pinstripes since 2019, a well-respected and hard-working figure in the Yankees’ clubhouse.

Mike Rizzo built a World Series winner and traded Juan Soto for the future—then got fired. So why does Brian Cashman still have a job?