José Caballero did exactly what was asked of him in Anthony Volpe’s absence
José Caballero has successfully filled in for Anthony Volpe as the New York Yankees' shortstop during his recovery. After a slow start to the season, Caballero improved his performance significantly, contributing both offensively and defensively. His efforts have made him a valuable asset to the team as they await Volpe's return.
- ▪José Caballero was tasked with filling in for Anthony Volpe while he recovered from shoulder surgery.
- ▪Caballero's performance improved dramatically after a slow start, leading to a .400 batting average over a recent stretch.
- ▪He has also excelled defensively, accumulating five Defensive Runs Saved in 238.2 innings at shortstop.
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