The New York Yankees are not sure who will play shortstop in 2026 for the first time since 2022. Anthony Volpe, who has been their starter for the last three seasons, will start the year on the injured list because he had surgery on his left shoulder’s labrum. The operation marks a turning point for both the player and the team, prompting questions about whether Volpe can finally live up to his potential as a former top prospect.

Dr. Brian Schulz, orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Orthopedics and team physician for the Los Angeles Angels, identified a revealing pattern in Volpe’s 2025 season. The evidence lies in the cortisone injections. After his first shot during the All-Star break, Volpe posted a 1.086 OPS with seven home runs in 13 games before collapsing to a .537 OPS over the next

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