Yankees to recall Anthony Volpe to take IL-bound Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s spot on roster

Anthony Volpe is returning to the Yankees.

According to YES Network’s Jack Curry, in a corresponding move to placing Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the IL, New York will recall Volpe to the major league roster. The infielder will join the team Thursday while Chisholm is available to pinch-run Wednesday, per Curry.

Volpe, 25, was optioned to Triple-A back in early August after struggling offensively and defensively to make way for George Lombard Jr. at shortstop.

In 56 games with the Yankees this season, Volpe was slashing .240/.325/.332 with an OPS of .647 and just one home run after starting the season on the IL after undergoing offseason…

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