Anthony Volpe made a strong first impression in his Triple-A debut following his demotion by the New York Yankees, reaching base three times in Scranton's loss to Worcester on Tuesday.

The 25-year-old infielder, who was officially optioned to the minors after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery, showed exactly why the Yankees still have high hopes for him. Volpe wasted no time making an impact, ripping a 103 mph infield single off the first baseman's glove in the bottom of the first inning. He then wore a pitch in the third and came around to score on Spencer Jones' 11th home run of the season.

Volpe's best at-bat came in the fifth when he led off with a sharp line drive off the left-field wall. Showing off his athleticism, he promptly stole third base, though he was ultimately stranded there. He finished the day 2-for-4 with a hit-by-pitch, adding a groundout and a lineout to end his productive afternoon.

Combined with his rehab appearances, Volpe is now hitting .271 with two extra-base hits, six RBI, and a .333 on-base percentage over his first 14 games this season. It's a solid start for a player who's been a key part of the Yankees' plans.

For now, though, Volpe will continue to develop in the minors. Jose Caballero has taken hold of the starting shortstop job in New York, and Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it clear the decision wasn't about Volpe's potential. "He's been a key factor in us getting off to a really good start," Boone said. "It doesn't change how we think about Anthony, the kind of player we think he is and will be — but in this moment, you felt like this was the right thing to do."

If Volpe keeps hitting like this and Caballero's production dips, it may not be long before he's back in pinstripes. For now, fans can watch his progress and imagine him anchoring the Yankees' infield for years to come — just with a brief detour through Scranton along the way.