José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Mon 7/22/24 12:51 AM

Caballero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI on Sunday against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero has started all three of Tampa Bay's games since the All-Star break due to the absence of Yandy Diaz (personal), which has shifted Isaac Paredes to first base. Caballero has taken advantage, going 4-for-11 with a stolen base, a home run, two RBI and two runs scored.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Sun 7/21/24 12:36 PM

Caballero will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero has now started in each of the Rays' first three games out of the All-Star break, with two coming at third base and the other at second base. He looks as though he could have the opportunity to play regularly against both right- and left-handed pitching while infielder Yandy Diaz (personal) is on the restricted list and away from the team.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Sat 7/20/24 4:39 PM

Caballero went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero swiped second before coming around to score in the fourth inning. The stolen base was the shortstop's first in what has been a disappointing July, but he still leads the American League with 25 steals on 36 attempts this season. While speed is his primary asset, the 27-year-old is also batting .241 with six home runs, 24 RBI and 39 runs scored across 294 plate appearances.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Wed 7/10/24 2:56 PM

Caballero is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero had started five of the previous six contests, but he will begin Wednesday's contest on the bench. Taylor Walls and Richie Palacios will form the Rays' double-play combination Wednesday.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Sun 7/7/24 7:38 PM

Caballero went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 13-2 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero's homer briefly gave the Rays a 2-1 lead in the third inning before the Rangers scored nine runs over the next two frames. The utility infielder isn't known for his power, but he has two homers over his last five games. For the year, he's slashing .241/.301/.369 with six homers, 24 RBI, 38 runs scored and 24 stolen bases across 274 plate appearances. Caballero will likely see most of his playing time against left-handed pitchers, mainly serving as a platoon option in the middle infield.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Thu 6/27/24 9:20 AM

Caballero went 3-for-3 with a run scored Wednesday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
He looked to be the odd man out when Taylor Walls returned from the injured list, but Caballero has started in three straight games and four of the Rays' last five games. In part, that's because Brandon Lowe (toe) has been sidelined, though the Rays have also played Caballero at third base and shortstop during his recent uptick in playing time. He's hit a decent .243 this season, though most of his fantasy value comes from his 24 stolen bases.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Wed 6/19/24 4:52 PM

Caballero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Taylor Walls (illness) will return to the lineup at shortstop after missing the Rays' previous three games, leaving no room in the infield for Caballero. Though he's been an everyday player for most of the season and has racked up 22 stolen bases, Caballero looks like he could be limited to a part-time role now that Tampa Bay is back to full strength in the infield.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Tue 6/18/24 4:50 PM

Caballero (calf) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Tuesday's game in Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Caballero had to be scratched from Sunday's lineup versus Atlanta due to left calf tightness, but he's feeling ready to play after Monday's team off day. It's his first start at shortstop since last Thursday.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Sun 6/16/24 12:32 PM

Caballero was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta with left calf tightness, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Amed Rosario was a late addition to the lineup as a replacement for Caballero and will hit ninth and start at shortstop. Caballero has served as the Rays' primary shortstop for most of the season, but he had moved into more of a utility infield role of late following Taylor Walls' return from the injured list June 7.

José Caballero
2B/SS/3B/LF/RF NYY
Sun 6/16/24 11:05 AM

Caballero (illness) is in the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
After leaving Friday's game due to illness and sitting Saturday, Caballero will return to face rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep. Taylor Walls has eaten into Caballero's time at shortstop since returning from the injured list, but Caballero is still seeing fairly regular time around the infield for Tampa Bay.