Yoenis Cespedes has been quicker to the ball the last two games, resulting from a shortened back swing, the NY Post reports.

Cespedes has been quicker to the ball the last two games due to a shortened back swing, the New York Post reports.

Analysis:

After struggling to start the season, Cespedes is 4-for-8 with a home run and three runs batted in over his last two games. The shortened take-back to the ball enables him to get into and through the hitting zone more quickly. In addition, after striking out seven times his first 16 at-bats, he has zero Ks in these last two contests.