NEW YORK – Anthony Volpe has been one of many Yankees’ most sturdy gamers over the previous two-plus seasons, which is why it appeared notable when the shortstop seemed to be in important discomfort after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch throughout Friday evening’s 9-6 win over the Crimson Sox at Yankee Stadium.
The harm has been labeled as a contusion. X-rays and a CT scan got here again clear, and supervisor Aaron Boone mentioned he hopes Volpe will not be out for too lengthy.
Volpe was clipped by Walker Buehler’s 88.8 mph changeup within the second inning, forcing in a run with the bases loaded and selecting up an RBI the laborious solution to give the Yanks a 7-0 lead on the time. Volpe was not carrying a protecting guard on his elbow.
Examined on the sector by head athletic coach Tim Lentych, Volpe initially remained within the recreation, working the bases and taking part in protection within the prime of the third. He was changed by Oswald Peraza at shortstop within the fourth inning.
Volpe, who hit a two-run homer in New York’s five-run first, is slashing .241/.321/.445 with 17 doubles, two triples, eight homers and 37 RBIs in 61 video games.
