Volpe was the Yankees’ No. 1 draft pick six years ago. Their estimation of him then, as now, is that no single slump will change their projection for a solid future. Besides, as Boone pointed out, those slump numbers are exaggerated by the calendar. It’s only April. This is when stats are slaves to small sample sizes.

With the fan base clamoring for Luke Weaver to replace him — “We want Weaver” chants came before Williams was booed off the mound at the Stadium — the two-time All-Star was at a loss for answers Friday after the game, saying simply, “Nothing is working right now.”