NEW YORK – Anthony Volpe has been one of the Yankees’ most durable players over the past two-plus seasons, which is why it seemed notable when the shortstop appeared to be in significant discomfort after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch on Friday night against the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium.

The injury has been classified as a contusion; X-rays and a CT scan are being performed.

Volpe was clipped by Walker Buehler’s 88.8 mph changeup in the second inning, forcing in a run with the bases loaded and picking up an RBI the hard way to give the Yanks a 7-0 lead at the time. Volpe was not wearing a protective guard on his elbow.

Examined on the field by head athletic trainer Tim Lentych, Volpe initially remained in the game, running the bases and playing defense in the top of the third

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