#brian-cashman

#brian-cashman

Anthony Volpe's underwhelming season has made the shortstop a topic of controversy in the Bronx, and more attention was generated this week when it was revealed that Volpe has been playing with a small tear in his left shoulder labrum since May 3. Trying to play through this shoulder problem has clearly impacted Volpe's performance - not only has he hit .197/.248/.378 in 418 plate appearances since suffering the injury, Volpe's formerly excellent defense has drastically fallen off.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered a critical two-run homer with a torpedo bat, embodying the Yankees' fight for a strong second half as they struggle in the AL East.