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Rodriguez Critiques Yankees’ Hitting as Volpe Faces Competition

12/20/2025

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Alex Rodriguez criticized the Yankees' hitting philosophy, linking it to Volpe's plate struggles.
During a WFAN interview, Rodriguez cited Volpe's high strikeout numbers and low batting average.
Volpe, recovering from shoulder surgery, may face competition from Jose Caballero for his position.
Despite Volpe leading the league in runs and home runs in 2025, concerns remain about situational hitting.
General Manager Brian Cashman said competition among players is needed for the 2026 season.

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Alex Rodriguez criticized the Yankees' hitting philosophy, linking it to Volpe's plate struggles.
During a WFAN interview, Rodriguez cited Volpe's high strikeout numbers and low batting average.
Volpe, recovering from shoulder surgery, may face competition from Jose Caballero for his position.
Despite Volpe leading the league in runs and home runs in 2025, concerns remain about situational hitting.
General Manager Brian Cashman said competition among players is needed for the 2026 season.