Yankees’ Anthony Volpe injury update: X-Ray clear, treated for contusion

Yankees' Anthony Volpe fouls the ball off his foot and the reacts during the game against the Angels at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2024.
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Michael Bennington
Friday August 9, 2024

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Anthony Volpe‘s exit from Thursday night’s game against the Angels seemed to be a precautionary move, influenced by the rainy conditions and the uneven score. However, it was later clarified that he had been dealing with discomfort in his left foot.

Following the Yankees’ 9-4 loss to Los Angeles, manager Aaron Boone shared that X-rays on Anthony Volpe’s foot showed no fractures, diagnosing the injury as a contusion. Boone expressed confidence in the player’s recovery, noting that the young player was in good spirits and optimistic about returning to action soon.

The shortstop had accidentally fouled a ball off his front foot during his first at-bat in the second inning. Despite the injury, Anthony Volpe remained in the game for several innings before being replaced after a seventh-inning pop-out. Oswaldo Cabrera took over at shortstop in the eighth inning.

Yankees' Anthony Volpe fouls the ball off his foot and the reacts during the game against the Angels at Yankee Stadium on August 8, 2024.
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Anthony Volpe remains on a hot streak

The shortstop has been a mainstay in the Yankees‘ lineup this season, leading the team with 115 games played. His only previous absence came early in the season during a series in Houston against the Astros due to a stomach issue.

When asked about Anthony Volpe’s availability for Friday’s series opener against the Rangers, Boone was cautious but hopeful, pending the weather and the Baby Bomber’s recovery.

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe exited Thursday night’s game on August 8, 2024 against the Los Angeles Angels due to pain in his left foot.
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The 23-year-old shortstop has shown marked improvement since the All-Star break after a challenging first half. However, he has hit a minor slump recently, managing only two hits in his last 16 at-bats.

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