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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
José Caballero, 29-year-old Yankees shortstop, has dealt with multiple injuries in May 2026. Initially suffered a right middle finger fracture on May 12 while sliding back into first base against the Brewers, placed on 10-day IL with expected return within 10 days. Subsequently was hit by pitch on left elbow on May 7 and sat out May 9 game but expected to return. Despite injuries, Caballero has shown strong recent performance (.316 BA, .896 OPS over last 22 games with 4 HR and 8 SB) after slow start (.150 BA, .384 OPS in first 12 games). Unseated Anthony Volpe as starting shortstop. Underlying metrics (83.7 mph avg exit velo, 29.3% hard-hit rate, .266 xwOBA) suggest potential regression despite strong surface results.
Strengths
- + Strong recent offensive surge (.316 BA, .896 OPS over 22 games)
- + Excellent baserunning and speed (8 stolen bases in recent stretch)
- + Solid defensive play at shortstop
- + Won starting job over Anthony Volpe
- + Clutch hitting in close games
- + Expected to return from IL within 10 days
- + Confident about recovery timeline
Injury Status: IL-10
About
Jose Caballero is a shortstop for the New York Yankees.
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Recent News
Ryan McMahon hit a three-run homer off Dylan Cease to help the Yankees top the Blue Jays 5-4 on Tuesday.
May 19, 2026
Jazz Chisholm Jr. borrows Giancarlo Stanton s baggy pants, Jos Caballero s bat to spark turnaround
May 19, 2026
Jose Caballero (finger) has resumed baseball activities.
May 18, 2026
Jose Caballero: Plays catch Monday
May 18, 2026
Anthony Volpe went 0-for-3 with a strikeout and committed an error in his season debut Wednesday versus the Orioles.
May 13, 2026