Around the Empire: Yankees news - 6/22/25
Briefly

Luis Gil has shown promising recovery progress from his lat strain, throwing a live bullpen session with impressive speed, which could have him returning by late July. Meanwhile, Luke Weaver has come back from injury but displayed some rust in his first outing. Aaron Boone's strategy now involves splitting the closer role between Weaver and Devin Williams to optimize matchup effectiveness. Additionally, Anthony Volpe's recent performance indicates his ability to bounce back from a slump, reflecting the highs and lows of the Yankees' current season.
Luis Gil faced live batters for the first time since his injury, showcasing a fastball around 95-96 mph, aiming for a late-July to early-August return.
Luke Weaver returned from a 17-day IL stint and acknowledged his rust as he struggled to regain his two-strike execution but retains confidence in his abilities.
Aaron Boone plans to share closer duties between Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, enhancing flexibility in maximizing effectiveness for game situations as needed.
Anthony Volpe prevented further slump by going 3-for-4 with a home run, showcasing the volatility of player performance as the Yankees navigate challenges.
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