The New York Yankees were rocked Thursday when Aaron Boone revealed Anthony Volpe has a partially torn labrum.

For months, fans wondered why Volpe’s production never matched his talent, and this news reframes that entire narrative completely.

He first felt the injury in May, when a diving attempt caused a painful pop in his left shoulder.

Although initial MRI results brought relief, Boone admitted the injury has flared up several times, most recently just last week.

Each flare-up has disrupted Volpe’s rhythm, making it difficult for him to string together consistent performances at the plate.

His .661 OPS and 81 wRC+ tell us that the lingering shoulder issue may have quietly limited him, although we will never know how much.

Even with 19 home runs, he just hasn’t been consistent.

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