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SEATTLE After starting 139 straight games, Anthony Volpe got his second day off in the past eight games on Tuesday. The Yankees streaky shortstop was on the bench for at T-Mobile Park, getting another breather entering the final two weeks of the regular season. Oswaldo Cabrera started at shortstop against right-hander Bryan Woo, as manager Aaron Boone tried to keep the Ray Whitney Jersey utilityman sharp and get as many left-handed hitters as po sible into the lineup against a pitcher that is especially tough on righties. Anthony Volpe did not play in the Yankees 11-2 blowout win over the Mariners. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post For most of the season, though, regardle s of the opposing starter, Volpe had been a mainstay in the lineup which is much deeper and better when he is rolling. But Volpe has been scuffling of late at the plate, the though his defense at a critical position has continued to be strong, and he has played the second-most innings of any player in the majors, trailing only Braves first baseman Matt Olson. Explore More Anthony Volpe reacts in frustration after striking out during the Yankees recent homestand. Robert Sabo for NY Post Volpe, 23, entered Tuesday 4-for-37 with one walk and 12 strikeouts over his past 11 games, which left him batting .246 with a .664 OPS through 149 games this year (he has appeared in all but one of the Yankees games). Volpes season at the plate has mostly been feast or famine, alternating between hot and cold stretches as . After posting a 20/20 rookie season in which his .666 OPS was the sixth-lowest among qualified hitters he made offseason adjustments to his swing to get back to the all-fields hitter he was in the minors. That paid immediate dividends, though it has not been a cure-all over the course of a long season. Im confident hell work through it, Boone said Tuesday before the series began. Hes been clearly up and down from that standpoint throughout the season. Hes made some noticeable adjustments over the winter and into the season thats had some good results, but hes had some struggles with it, too. I do feel like its on his way to being a complete product whenever that is as an offensive player. But I feel like he can work through this and hopefully get on a good note going into what we hope is October baseball and beyond. Despite , Volpes defense has continued to be rock-solid for the Yankees, providing them strong value. Entering Tuesday, his 15 Outs Above Average ranked fourth among all shortstops. He has also been the Yankees best baserunner especially before the addition of Jazz Chisholm Jr. swiping 26 bags on the season. Volpes ability to get on base to be a threat to steal those bases, though, has fluctuated. Anthony Volpes stellar defense has helped keep in the Yankees lineup all season. Robert Sabo for NY Post I feel like physically, for as much as he has played at such a demanding position, hes very much held up, Boone said. Mentally, hes one of the handful of guys I dont worry about handling whatevers going on in the season, ups and downs. And obviously how important he is to us, to our defense, in the middle of the diamond. But theres always some benefits this time of year in getting a day off your feet, especially coming out of the off day. Logan Couture Jersey |
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