Yankees' Anthony Volpe Playing Through Partial Labrum Tear, Expected to Avoid Injured List

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe is playing through a partial tear in his left labrum, an injury first sustained in May after diving for a ball. Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Volpe received a cortisone injection this past Wednesday, following a re-aggravation of the shoulder, though his recent absence from the lineup was not initially injury-related. Despite a recent MRI showing a slightly larger tear, Volpe is expected to avoid the injured list and should return to the lineup within days, already feeling improvement. Boone stated he doesn't believe the injury has significantly impacted Volpe's performance, who has struggled this season with a .206 batting average and 19 errors. The club anticipates an MRI at season's end but does not expect offseason surgery.