The article emphasizes the Yankees' current struggles with injuries to key players like Anthony Volpe and DJ LeMahieu. Volpe has a shoulder injury but is fortunately day-to-day. His defensive skills are essential for run prevention despite concerns over his batting. LeMahieu's return from a calf injury is critical as he is the best option to replace Jazz Chisholm Jr., who is sidelined for weeks. Additionally, pitching depth issues loom as injuries have challenged the rotation, impacting overall team performance and strategy.
"Because many fans, and some media, focus on Volpe's inconsistency at the plate, lost at times is the fact that he has established himself as an elite defensive player."
"LeMahieu is 36 and his best days clearly are behind him. But as a three-time Gold Glove winner at second base, he's by far the best everyday option with Chisholm out, and it's not close."
"Organizational pitching depth was a concern before spring training began, meaning it was a worry even before Gerrit Cole went down for the season..."
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