NEW YORK – Anthony Volpe was not in the Yankees’ lineup for a second consecutive day on Thursday, one day after the shortstop reportedly underwent treatment to address an issue with his ailing left shoulder.
The New York Post reported Thursday that Volpe received a cortisone injection in his non-throwing shoulder. The issue dates to a May 3 fielding play against the Rays at Yankee Stadium, when Volpe felt a “pop” in the shoulder when diving for a ball.
Though the Yankees said there was no structural damage in Volpe’s shoulder, he has been receiving treatment for months, including wearing ice wraps in the clubhouse after games. Volpe has said it is regular maintenance.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Wednesday that the shoulder was an issue Volpe had to manage “early on,” addi