Over the last few months, it's been clear that the play of New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe wasn't where it was supposed to be. After improving during his sophomore year, the third-year shortstop has regressed mightily in 2025. While many were worried that Volpe was actually playing injured, no one would have guessed that the 24-year-old was nursing a torn labrum. Some analysts, including MLB insider Bryan Hoch on X (formerly Twitter), pointed to this play on May 3rd against the Tampa Bay Rays as the possible source of his current shoulder injury. Expand Tweet

“Here's the Anthony Volpe diving play we've been discussing from May 3,” posted Hoch on Thursday evening.

After that dive, Volpe was checked out by the Yankees' medical staff. He remained in the game despite clutchin

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