Anthony Volpe is shifting his batting technique this spring, moving away from a spray 'n pray style towards a more controlled line drive approach. Meanwhile, GM Brian Cashman provided updates on key players Giancarlo Stanton and Luis Gil, highlighting Stanton’s ongoing elbow issues that may require surgery. Gil is also sidelined with a lat strain and will be shut down for six weeks. Despite some bright spots, the Yankees face lineup concerns that hinder their World Series favorites status, according to MLB analysts.
Volpe seems to be giving up on his spray 'n pray approach from last year, swinging the bat harder in spring training than any other time in his career.
Cashman did acknowledge that surgery is an option at this point - however he also stressed it was the last option.
Cashman was optimistic the reigning AL Rookie of the Year will return sometime over the summer, but building him up from there ahead of a postseason run will be a challenge.
The Yankees are a better option than many, but very real concerns about the lineup stop them from being the odds-on favorites.
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