The New York Yankees have confirmed that Anthony Volpe is dealing with a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder.

This revelation can help explain the steady decline in his performance since May, when the pain first began quietly nagging at him after a specific play.

For months, he’s tried to grind through it, but the issue flared again this week, forcing him out of the lineup.

Volpe has been sidelined for several games as he attempts to heal, receiving a cortisone shot to help the process.

He’s also been undergoing physical therapy daily, doing whatever he can to avoid a stint on the injured list.

Manager Aaron Boone has already ruled him out of the upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox as a starter .

However, Boone left the door open for Volpe to come off the bench in a lim

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