His glove aside, McMahon has been one of the game’s worst hitters throughout the month of August. Although his defense sparkles, the Yankees desperately need him to bounce back at the plate if they are going to go deep into the playoffs, much less, make it there.

When the New York Yankees announced their starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals, one name jumped out.

Anthony Volpe didn’t start at shortstop for the New York Yankees for a second straight game Monday night, but manager Aaron Boone said Volpe will return to the lineup Tuesday and remains the team’s starter at the position.