Despite a rough performance from an embattled player, the New York Yankees manager felt another infielder could have stepped up.

To make matters worse, Volpe nearly took out Aaron Judge with a meaningless throw after the fourth inning. As the Yankees jogged off the field following the bottom of the fourth, Volpe, already past third base and in foul territory, launched a throw in the direction of Judge — who was coming in from right field.

Anthony Volpe’s defensive errors and struggling offense continue to frustrate Yankees fans, as he ties an unwanted MLB stat.

The first came in the top of the second inning and the Cubs holding a 1-0 lead. With Ian Happ at first base and one out, Nico Hoerner hit a ground ball to Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base in what appeared to be an easy double play for the Yankees.

What is Volpe in Year 3 with the Yankees? A complicated player to evaluate whose value is likely overstated internally.

Before the singing of “God Bless America” at Citi Field, the father of the Yankees’ shortstop defended his son from a Mets fan who was apparently talking smack.

Though Anthony Volpe is an excellent defender, he has often come under fire from fans for his lack of offensive production for the New York Yankees. This season, the 24-year-old is batting .