Volpe got injection for labrum tear, will try to play

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has a small tear in the labrum of his left shoulder, but manager Aaron Boone told reporters Thursday that he expects him to be able to play through it.

Volpe, who received a cortisone shot after the All-Star break and another on Wednesday, re-aggravated the injury during Sunday's game and sat out Wednesday for the second time in a week.

Boone said Wednesday that Volpe was in "day-to-day mode." On Thursday, the manager said he doesn't think Volpe will need to be put on the injured list and will probably have an MRI after the season.

The small tear was first discovered in May.

"I don't think it's been a major factor in his performance or his ability to swing the bat," Boone said Thursday.

Volpe has 19 home runs and 70 RBIs this season, but he's batting just .206 with a .268 on-base percentage and 140 strikeouts in 141 games. His 81 wRC+ (weighted runs created plus) -- which attempts to measure a player's offensive production with adjustments for ballpark effects, league run-scoring environment, etc. -- ranks 141st out of 146 qualified hitters this season.

Since June 25, Volpe is batting .171 with a .573 OPS in 63 games.

Jose Caballero has been filling in at shortstop during Volpe's absences.

ESPN's Jorge Castillo contributed to this report.