Summary
Anthony Volpe, a New York Yankees shortstop, will miss the start of the baseball season due to an injury in his left shoulder. He had surgery for a torn labrum last October and is optimistic about his recovery. José Caballero will take his place as the starting shortstop until Volpe returns.
Key Facts
- Anthony Volpe plays as a shortstop for the New York Yankees.
- Volpe had surgery in October to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
- This injury may have affected his performance last season when he had a .212 batting average and made 19 errors.
- Volpe is on the injured list and will not start the season.
- A player named José Caballero will be the starting shortstop for the Yankees in Volpe's absence.
- Volpe is hopeful that he will return to playing "sooner rather than later."
- Last season, despite his struggles, Volpe hit 19 home runs and had a career-high of 72 runs batted in.
- Volpe won a Gold Glove award for his defense in his rookie season.
