Yankees’ struggling shortstop finally gets a real injury diagnosis

For a fleeting stretch earlier this summer, it seemed the New York Yankees had finally unlocked Anthony Volpe’s bat.

The young shortstop was stringing together confident swings, showing flashes of the dependable hitter many envisioned.

But lately, those glimpses of progress have been swallowed by a slump that’s grown both glaring and concerning for the franchise.

Volpe’s struggles have been especially jarring because they’ve bled into his usually sharp defense, leaving him looking uncharacteristically unsettled.

Every misplayed grounder or awkward throw has felt like a subtle red flag, hinting that something deeper might be wrong.

That suspicion gained weight on Thursday when reports surfaced that Volpe recently received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder.

A hidden injury comes to