José Caballero keeps Yankees starting shortstop role
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Updated · New York Post · May 5
José Caballero keeps Yankees starting shortstop role
9 articles · Updated · New York Post · May 5
At Yankee Stadium, Caballero entered Tuesday against Texas hitting .316 with an .896 OPS, four homers and eight steals over 22 games after opening at .150.
His surge prompted New York to keep him over Anthony Volpe for now, even as weak offensive indicators including an 83.7 mph average exit velocity suggest possible regression.
Caballero said a reset after 40 at-bats helped him play freer, while Aaron Boone praised his confidence, hustle and knack for delivering in key moments.
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