New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe underwent surgery on his left shoulder to repair a torn labrum, the New York Post reported Wednesday. The operation was reportedly performed Tuesday by team doctor Chris Ahmad. Per the report, Volpe, 24, could be ready to play at the start of the 2026 regular season. The shoulder had been bothersome since Volpe landed on it after attempting to make a diving play in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 3. He had a cortisone shot and played through the injury but aggravated it early September. He had another shot and missed four games. Volpe hit just .212 but hit 19 home runs and drove in 72 runs, both career highs, in 153 games. "We grinded the whole way until today," Volpe said of playing through the injury after the Yankees were eliminated in the American League Division Series. "I know I could have done a lot better." In the postseason, he was 5-for-26 batting (.192) with a home run and two RBIs. In mid-September, general manager Brian Cashman gave his endorsement of Volpe, despite a drop-off in batting average and a lack of consistency. "Yeah, I think he's a good player," Cashman said, per the Post. "This year notwithstanding, he's got a lot of abilities that are positive. He's had a tough stretch, but I think he's someone we can count on, and we believe in. "But acknowledging at the same time, this isn't the season we expected or he expected. But that doesn't change our viewpoint of what he's capable of. I think he's a really talented guy and I think he has a chance to be a positive impact on us." –Field Level Media
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