JOSÉ CABALLERO NEWS

Not in Sunday's lineup Caballero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Houston.

Impact Caballero started the previous four games but will head to the bench Sunday after going 2-for-16 with two doubles, a walk and nine strikeouts during that stretch. Curtis Mead will start at first base and bat third in the series finale versus the Astros.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Playing regularly in infield Caballero will start at third base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Caballero's time as an everyday player appeared to have reached its end when Yandy Diaz returned from the restricted list Friday, but the Rays' decision to trade away Randy Arozarena to the Mariners looks to have kept Caballero's window for playing time open. He'll be part of the lineup for the fourth time in five games since Diaz's return.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in series finale Caballero is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Caballero has moved back into a near-everyday role in the Tampa Bay infield since Yandy Diaz (personal) was placed on the restricted list Saturday. Though he'll cede his spot in the lineup to Amed Rosario in the series finale in Toronto, Caballero had started in each of the Rays' previous six contests, going 4-for-22 with a home run, a stolen base, a walk, two RBI and two runs.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Taking advantage of playing time Caballero went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI on Sunday against the Yankees.

Impact 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.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Helping to fill in for Diaz Caballero will start at third base and bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact 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.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 25th bag in win Caballero went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Yankees.

Impact 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.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes 25th bag in win Caballero went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Yankees.

Impact Caballero swiped second before coming around to score in the fourth inning and then walked in the eighth. The stolen base was actually 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 hitting .241 with six home runs, 24 RBI and 39 runs scored across 294 plate appearances.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Wednesday's lineup Caballero is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Caballero had started five of the previous six contests, but he will begin this game on the bench. Taylor Walls and Richie Palacios will form the Rays' double-play combo Wednesday.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Provides offense in loss Caballero went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 13-2 loss to the Rangers.

Impact 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.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Caballero is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Twins.

Impact 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.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 20th steal Caballero went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts, two runs scored and a stolen base Thursday against the Athletics.

Impact This line is indicative of Caballero's skillset, as he's striking out at a 29.3 percent clip and has just a .306 on-base percentage. However, he has already racked up 20 stolen bases, only the second player to hit that mark at this point in the campaign. Caballero's playing time could be in danger upon the return of Taylor Walls (hip), but for now, he fills a key role for both the Rays and fantasy managers.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Receives day off Caballero is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Athletics, Ryan Bass of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Caballero will get a day off after striking out 23 times over his last 53 plate appearances. Amed Rosario will get the start at shortstop Wednesday while Caballero receives some rest.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs steal in loss Caballero went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Caballero had gone without a steal in his last seven games, matching his longest drought of the year, which he's now done three times. He's hitting .278 (15-for-54) over 18 games in May, picking up nine of his 18 steals on the year this month. The speedster has slashed .263/.319/.368 with two home runs, 16 RBI, 22 runs, eight doubles and a triple through 168 plate appearances. Caballero continues to see a majority of the playing time at shortstop over Amed Rosario.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rays eventually find way to beat Yankees in 10 innings Hagerty High alum Zach Eflin continued his mastery over New York, and Jose Caballero drove in one run and scored another for Tampa Bay.

APRIL 20 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Moves to bench for series finale Caballero is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Caballero will retreat to the bench for the series finale after he went 7-for-22 with a home run and a stolen base while starting each of the past six games. Niko Goodrum will replace Caballero at shortstop and will bat seventh.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Saturday Caballero isn't in the Rays' lineup for Saturday's game versus Colorado, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Caballero has registered a base hit in six of the seven games he's played in this year, and he'll now catch a day of. Amed Rosario will get a chance to start at shortstop Saturday while batting seventh.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat on Monday Caballero is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact Caballero started all four contests versus the Blue Jays and reached base six times, but he'll receive a day off Monday. Amed Rosario will start at shortstop and bat cleanup.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Benches clear at Trop after shove at third base Tempers flared at Tropicana Field on Saturday when Blue Jays reliever Génesis Cabrera shoved Rays shortstop José Caballero in the face follo...

MARCH 30 • MLB.COM

After painful journey, Caballero can say: 'I made it' PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- José Caballero was 7 years old, playing on a state team of 10-year-olds, when he realized he wanted to be a professi...

MARCH 6 • MLB.COM

Working on pulling flyballs Rays manager Kevin Cash said recently that hitting coach Chad Mottola has been working with Caballero on pulling the ball in the air, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old had a recent batting practice which featured a handful of wind-aided homers, with Cash saying afterward of the approach that Caballero is "letting it loose" and "seems to be taking to that." Caballero hit just four home runs in 104 games last season with the Mariners and has never gone deep more than nine times in any professional season. However, the Rays have been able to squeeze the most out of players with limited power before with a pull-heavy approach, most recently with Isaac Paredes. Caballero -- who is expected to be Tampa Bay's Opening Day shortstop -- could boost his draft stock if he shows a power uptick this spring.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rays acquire OF Richie Palacios, INF Jose Caballero in two trades In a pair of moves Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Richie Palacios from the St.Louis Cardinals and infielder Jose Caballero f...

JANUARY 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Rays acquire OF Richie Palacios, INF Jose Caballero in two trades In a pair of moves Friday, the Tampa Bay Rays acquired outfielder Richie Palacios from the St.Louis Cardinals and infielder Jose Caballero f...

JANUARY 5 • KANSASCITY.COM

Homer, steal in win Caballero went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Monday's 5-0 win over the Athletics.

Impact Caballero was stuck in a brutal slump prior to Monday -- he'd gone 0-for-18 over his last 13 contests, which had effectively removed him from consistent playing time. The homer was just his fourth of the season and his first since June 28. The infielder is at a .225/.351/.329 slash line with 26 RBI, 36 runs scored and 26 steals through 271 plate appearances. Most of his at-bats for the remainder of the year will likely be against left-handed pitchers, though he can also provide speed off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting on Saturday Caballero is not in Saturday's starting lineup against the Dodgers.

Impact Even with lefty Clayton Kershaw on the mound, Caballero will find himself on the bench. Dylan Moore will start at second base in his place while Sam Haggerty will play in left field.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags off the bench Caballero walked, scored a run and stole a pair of bases in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the White Sox.

Impact Caballero drew a walk as a pinch hitter for Dominic Canzone to lead off the seventh inning. He'd go on to steal both second and third base before scoring the Mariners' first run on a Josh Rojas bunt single. The 26-year-old Caballero hasn't started since Saturday, though he's come off the bench in three straight games. He's now logged five steals in his last eight contests, improving to 25-for-28 in stolen base attempts this season while slashing .240/.371/.340 with three homers, 33 runs scored and 24 RBI across 248 plate appearances in his rookie campaign.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE