JAKE CAVE NEWS

Cole outpitches Nola, Yankees win 4-2 as Phils fall to 1-5

Gerrit Cole outpitched Aaron Nola in a marquee matchup, Gleyber Torres had three hits and two RBIs and the New York Yankees beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again vs. lefty Cave is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact The Phillies are facing a lefty (Nestor Cortes) for the second game in a row, so the lefty-hitting Cave will once again retreat to the bench. Cave should still have a path to a strong-side platoon role in the corner outfield so long as Bryce Harper (elbow) remains on the shelf, likely until at least late May.

APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Cave is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Cave received starts in left and right field in the first two games of the season, and he went 0-for-7 with a walk, a stolen base and three strikeouts. Josh Harrison, Cristian Pache and Nick Castellanos will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday versus Rangers lefty Martin Perez.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in LF in opener Cave will start in left field and bat eighth in the Phillies' season opener Thursday against the Rangers.

Impact Cave earned an Opening Day roster spot after slashing .440/.481/.820 over 54 plate appearances this spring in the Grapefruit League, and now he gets the honor of being part of the Opening Day lineup for the reigning NL champions. Still, the 30-year-old outfielder seems like an iffy bet to carry meaningful fantasy value here in 2023.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might see boost in playing time Cave could be in line for an uptick in playing time with the Phillies following the injury to Rhys Hoskins (knee).

Impact Cave might have already been playing his way onto the roster with a big spring which has seen him bat .425/.477/.875 with three homers, 12 RBI and one stolen base. Now he could get a lot of run against right-handers, whether that comes in the designated hitter spot or in right field if the Phils want to put Nick Castellanos at DH. Cave showed flashes early on during his days with the Twins but has just a .614 OPS over the last three seasons. He was claimed off waivers by Philadelphia in December.

MARCH 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies Claim Outfielder Jake Cave off Waivers The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed Jake Cave off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Claimed by Phillies Cave was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Friday.

Impact Cave was claimed by the Orioles shortly after the end of the regular season, but he was placed on outright assignment waivers a couple months later. Now in Philadelphia and coming off a .644 OPS season, Cave will likely take on a depth role in the Phillies' outfield.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles claim Cave off waivers from Minnesota, DFA Reed

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Jake Cave off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated right-hander Jake Reed for assignment

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday's Transactions BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Claimed OF Jake Cave off waivers from Minnesota.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Claimed by Orioles Cave was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 29-year-old outfielder slashed .213/.260/.384 in 2022 and will likely compete in spring training for a reserve role in the outfield.. The Orioles designated Jake Reed for assignment in a corresponding move to make room for Cave on the 40-man roster.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Arraez moves closer to batting title, White Sox beat Twins

Luis Arraez went 1-for-4 to close in on his first AL batting championship, but Minnesota managed only two hits off Lucas Giolito as the Chicago White Sox beat the Twins 8-3

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ryan, Twins send Tigers to 22nd shutout loss of season

Jake Ryan allowed five hits in six innings and the Minnesota Twins blanked Detroit 7-0, the Tigers’ 22nd shutout loss of the season

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two doubles during victory Cave went 3-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Cave tallied two doubles in addition to a second-inning RBI single, all off righty starter Johnny Cueto. During his last eight games, the outfielder has turned in a .333 average with three doubles and a triple over 27 at-bats. The 29-year-old has been significantly more productive at home during 2022, recording a .755 OPS over 86 plate appearances compared to a .589 OPS over 64 plate appearances on the road.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wallner's 3 RBIs help Twins send Sox to 8th straight loss

Minnesota rookie Matt Wallner drove in a career-high three runs and Gio Urshela and Jake Cave each had three hits as the Twins beat Chicago 7-4, sending the White Sox to their eigh...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ward homers twice, Ohtani earns win as Angels beat Twins 4-2

Taylor Ward homered twice and Shohei Ohtani took a no-hitter into the fifth inning, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on a cool, rainy night

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting against lefty Cave is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact With a southpaw (Daniel Lynch) on the hill for Kansas City, the lefty-hitting Cave will retreat to the bench following three consecutive starts. Cave's absence from the lineup paves the way for Jermaine Palacios to pick up a start in the middle infield while Nick Gordon mans left field.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Melendez, Perez lead Royals to 5-4 comeback win over Twins

MJ Melendez hit a two-run homer, Salvador Perez drove in the go-ahead run with a two-out double in the seventh inning, and the Royals held off the fading Twins 5-4 to open their fi...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs homer Sunday Cave went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Guardians.

Impact The home run was Cave's second of the weekend and his fifth of the season. He'll get a chance to build on that power production in Monday's series finale -- Cave will start in left field and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan pitches shutout ball again, Twins beat Guardians 3-0

Joe Ryan pitched shutout ball for the second straight start and become only the second Minnesota starter to reach the eighth inning this season to lead the Twins over the AL-Centra...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Game 2 Cave isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.

Impact Cave started the last eight games but will get a breather after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Saturday's matinee. Gilberto Celestino will start in center field and bat fifth during the second game of the twin bill.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clement scores from 2nd on wild pitch, Guardians top Twins

Pinch-runner Ernie Clement raced home from second base on a wild pitch in the eighth inning for the go-ahead run and the AL-Central leading Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 4-3 wi...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians top Twins 6-4 behind McKenzie's 7 shutout innings

Triston McKenzie pitched seven shutout innings, Amed Rosario hit a two-run homer and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa answers boos with go-ahead HR, Twins top Yanks 4-3

Carlos Correa responded to booing Yankees fans with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat New York 4-3  to avoid a four-game sweep

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge's 55th homer, IKF's slam lead Yanks to sweep of Twins

Aaron Judge started the first-game comeback with his major league-leading 55th home run, Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a go-ahead grand slam in the nightcap and the New York Yankees swept...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease comes within 1 out of no-hitter, ChiSox rout Twins

Dylan Cease came within one out of his first career no-hitter, and the streaking Chicago White Sox pounded the Minnesota Twins 13-0

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS