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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
José Caballero, Yankees shortstop, suffered a right middle finger fracture while sliding into a base and was placed on the 10-day IL. He expects to return within 10 days and has been cleared to field. Despite the injury, Caballero has been performing well early in the 2026 season, batting .256/.311/.400 with 13 stolen bases, 4 home runs, and 13 RBIs in 125 at-bats. He has demonstrated exceptional clutch performance in high-leverage situations, ranking No. 1 in clutch RV+ metrics. Manager Aaron Boone has promised him the starting shortstop role upon return.
Strengths
- + Excellent clutch performance - ranked No. 1 in clutch RV+ metrics
- + Strong defensive grades
- + 13 stolen bases demonstrating speed and athleticism
- + Expected to return within 10 days (best-case scenario)
- + Manager Aaron Boone committed to him as starting shortstop
- + Can field and bend finger despite fracture
- + Outperforming Anthony Volpe who was optioned to Triple-A
- + 105 wRC+ indicating above-average offensive production
Weaknesses
- - Currently on 10-day IL with right middle finger fracture
- - Cannot throw or hit for 5-7 days
- - Below-average underlying metrics (66 raw value+, 34 points below league average)
- - Modest batting line of .256/.311/.400
- - Injury occurred while sliding - risk of similar injuries
- - Recent hand/finger injury adds to injury concerns
Injury Status: IL-10
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