José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Fri 9/13/24 6:46 AM

Caballero went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's win over Cleveland while also drawing a walk.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero doubled in his second plate appearance before coming around to score on a fielding error. The infielder would then draw a walk and swipe his 40th bag of the season in his next trip to the plate, and later added an RBI single in the eighth. Caballero has now hit safely in four of his last five contests, driving in two runs over that stretch while stealing three bases. He's batting .310 (9-for-29) in September with two doubles, three RBI, three runs and three stolen bases.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Wed 9/11/24 4:44 PM

Caballero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero will hit the bench for the series finale after he had been included in each of the Rays' last three games, making one start apiece at third base, second base and shortstop. Though Junior Caminero, Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls are seemingly viewed as the Rays' top options at those respective positions, expect Caballero to play regularly against left-handers and make at least semi-regular starts versus righties while manager Kevin Cash dishes out periodic off days to his normal starters. Caballero remains worth rostering for fantasy managers still looking to make up ground in the stolen-base department, as his 39 steals on the season are good for fourth in the majors.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Mon 9/9/24 2:29 PM

Caballero went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases Sunday against Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero continues to serve in a utility role along the Tampa Bay infield and has started five of eight games in August. As has been the case for most of the season, his primary fantasy value has come from stolen bases and he now has 39 on the season.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Sat 9/7/24 2:50 PM

Caballero isn't in the Rays' lineup Saturday against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero will get a breather Saturday after going 3-for-15 with an RBI and two runs scored through his first five games of September. His absence will allow Taylor Walls to draw a start at shortstop while batting eighth.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Thu 9/5/24 10:37 AM

Caballero is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero had two hits, scored two runs and drove in a run in Wednesday's win over the Twins, but he'll get a breather Thursday. He will yield to Taylor Walls at shortstop for the series finale.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Mon 9/2/24 3:30 PM

Caballero is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero has been the preferred option at shortstop over Taylor Walls lately, but he will begin Monday's series opener on the bench. Walls will handle shortstop duties for the Rays.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Sun 9/1/24 1:24 AM

Caballero went 2-for-5 with four RBI on Saturday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero drove in runs in three of his five plate appearances, highlighted by a two-RBI single in the fourth inning. He's started nine of the Rays' last 10 games at a combination of second base, third base and shortstop, and in that time, Caballero has gone 7-for-37 with three doubles, seven RBI and two stolen bases.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Wed 8/28/24 1:36 PM

Caballero will start at shortstop and bat seventh in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
After filling in at second base for Brandon Lowe in Tuesday's 3-2 win, Caballero will slide over to shortstop Wednesday while Taylor Walls takes a seat in the series finale. The Rays may not commit to Caballero at any one position, but his ability to play second base, shortstop and third base should open up enough avenues for him to take on a near-everyday role in the infield. Caballero has been a below-average hitter this season with a .658 OPS and 89 wRC+ over 399 plate appearances, but he's been far more valuable in fantasy thanks to his 37-for-50 success rate on stolen-base attempts.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Tue 8/27/24 2:00 AM

Caballero went 0-for-3 with two stolen bases in a Monday's loss to the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero didn't get a hit in the contest, but he was still able to do what he does best, stealing second and third base after reaching on a fielder's choice in the fifth inning. The speedy utility man is up to 37 thefts on the campaign, most in the American League and tied for third in the majors. Caballero has produced modest fantasy stats otherwise, though, slashing .232/.291/.374 with nine homers, 37 RBI and 50 runs over 111 games.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Tue 8/20/24 6:57 PM

Caballero is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero has a .209/.265/.372 slash line through 15 games in August and will sit for Tuesday's contest. Taylor Walls will receive the start at shortstop versus Oakland righty Joey Estes.