Anthony Volpe giveth with one hand and taketh away with the other in his most recent regular-season performance with the New York Yankees. While he posted impressive offensive statistics, his defense raised concerns, committing numerous errors in the outfield. This inconsistency left fans disgruntled, a sentiment exacerbated when manager Aaron Boone defended him. Now, it seems General Manager Brian Cashman is also voicing his support for Volpe.
Cashman recently addressed Volpe’s future amid concerns over the shoulder injury that he carried during the season. “I still believe in the player,” Cashman affirmed. “We believe in the player, but that doesn’t preclude us from evaluating all roster aspects. He’s 24 years old, and I don’t think the New York stage is too big for him. He’s still navi