Anthony Volpe faced another round of criticism during the Yankees' recent weekend in LA with LA’s team. Reporters noted fielding slipped and hinted his place in the lineup was now under debate.

Meanwhile, he pulled off a flying catch mid-game that briefly silenced doubts . Before that controversy, whispers surfaced that the club had earlier shelved a swap offer that would have swapped a National League star straight to the Bronx for Volpe.

Now executive desks insist he must still justify his place in pinstripes. Even with the stumbles, that single leap set tongues wagging about his value in the outfield.