US EditionA Winner Either Way: José Caballero Traded From Rays to Yankees While Teams Were Playing Each Other
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, AUG 1 – José Caballero adds speed with 34 stolen bases this season and versatile infield defense, enhancing the Yankees' bench depth and late-game tactical options, GM Brian Cashman said.
- The New York Yankees acquired infielder José Caballero in a trade finalized at the 6 p.m. deadline during a 7-4 Yankees win, with Everson Pereira and a player to be named later sent to Tampa Bay.
- This year's trade deadline saw the Yankees prioritize bench, infield and bullpen upgrades to complement their power-heavy core with speed, defense and tactical options.
- José Caballero has hit.226/.328/.312 with two home runs, 27 RBIs, and 34 stolen bases in 85 games this season.
- The Yankees' general manager Brian Cashman said the deal was about speed and versatility, not Anthony Volpe’s defensive struggles, and Aaron Boone now has a true utility weapon.
- Heading into the postseason, Caballero’s speed and glove may be viewed as advantageous, though his defensive struggles are noted, and the trade's impact remains uncertain.
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MLB Player Traded From Rays to Yankees Mid-Game Between the 2 Teams
MLB infielder Jose Caballero was in a literal no-lose situation on Thursday, July 31, when the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees faced each other in a matinée. The two American League East teams were in the middle of their game at Yankee Stadium when news broke that Caballero, 28, who was playing second base for the Rays, had been traded — to the Yankees. “Everything happened so quickly,” Caballero told reporters after the game. “You have to p…
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The New Yankees were one of the most active teams during Thursday's trade deadline as the Bronx Bombers made a high-profile trade during their game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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A winner either way: José Caballero traded from Rays to Yankees while teams were playing each other
José Caballero turned an inning-ending double play for the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning, then batted in the sixth.
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