Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe was benched Sunday night for the finale of a critical four-game series against the rival Boston Red Sox. Volpe is mired in a 1-for-28 slump and leads the majors with 17 errors.

NEW YORK — Anthony Volpe is on the Yankees ’ bench for Sunday’s series finale against the Red Sox and it’s not because he’s getting a day off.

The Yankees (69-60) may also be getting desperate. They have lost eight of nine games this season against the Red Sox (71-59), who hold the top wild-card spot over them by two games. The Yankees hold the second wild-card position.