Other players have stepped up.
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Cody Bellinger has a 140 wRC+ and 2.2 fWAR, while Paul Goldschmidt stabilized the DH role with six home runs and a 140 wRC+ after injuries to Giancarlo Stanton and Jasson Domínguez.
Anthony Volpe returned from shoulder surgery with a disciplined approach, posting a . 375 OBP and 128 wRC+ in 13 games.
Trent Grisham and Jazz Chisholm Jr. rebounded from slow starts, each with a wRC+ above 126 in May.
Pitching and Bullpen Concerns
The rotation has been exemplary despite the loss of Max Fried to an elbow injury.
Cam Schlittler leads the AL with a 1.50 ERA, 1.90 FIP, and 2.9 fWAR.
Gerrit Cole has returned from Tommy John surgery without missing a beat.
Carlos Rodón has posted back-to-back one-run outings after a rocky return from elbow surgery, and Will Warren and Ryan Weathers provide solid back-end options.
The bullpen remains the weakest link, highlighted by David Bednar's three-run homer allowed to Tyrone Taylor. Even Tim Hill and Brent Headrick have struggled recently.
Reinforcements may come from Yovanny Cruz, who impressed in a brief stint, or top prospect Carlos Lagrange, who throws a 103 mph fastball.
One of Warren or Weathers could move to the bullpen when Fried returns.
Cashman's job approval hinges on whether the Yankees can maintain their offensive and pitching metrics while addressing bullpen inconsistency.
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The team sits a game-and-a-half behind the Rays in the division, and their streaky nature leaves them vulnerable to both dominant wins and frustrating losses.
