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Volpe Won’t Start at Fenway After Cortisone Shot as Yankees Keep Shortstop Plans Day-to-Day

Team officials say no injured list or surgery is planned for now, leaving the possibility of offseason surgery open.

Overview

  • Manager Aaron Boone said Anthony Volpe is not expected to start any of the three games against the Red Sox as he recovers from a cortisone injection to his left shoulder.
  • GM Brian Cashman reaffirmed Volpe as the club’s shortstop of the future but acknowledged offseason surgery cannot be ruled out despite no current recommendation for the IL or an operation.
  • José Caballero is starting at shortstop during Volpe’s recovery and has produced since his deadline arrival, giving Boone flexibility as the team prioritizes daily decisions late in the season.
  • The Yankees disclosed that Volpe has played through a partial labrum tear first identified after a May 3 dive and that he recently aggravated the injury, prompting this week’s shot.
  • Volpe’s 2025 line sits around .206/.268/.393 with 19 homers and an AL-leading 19 errors, with outside medical voices suggesting rest or rehabilitation could be advisable.