Volpe has become something of a scapegoat among Yankee fans, and is a popular idea for replacement at the trade deadline. An error from Volpe helped propel the Blue Jays to their ultimate victory, which didn't help his case. The negative attention he has been getting may be further affecting his performance and creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe has made “a few too many” fielding errors this season after the shortstop made his 12th miscue of the season in Monday’s 4-1 loss at Toronto. He's now tied for most in the American League.

"It's a few too many," manager Aaron Boone said of Volpe's 12 errors, the most in the American League this season.