Oswaldo Cabrera
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Jun 19 2025The Yankees transferred Cabrera (ankle) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera suffered a fracture as well as ligament damage to his left ankle May 12 and underwent surgery soon thereafter. While the Yankees haven't officially ruled Cabrera out for the season, the infielder is unlikely to return until late in September or perhaps October, if the club is able to make a playoff run. With that in mind, Cabrera's move to the 60-day IL is merely procedural, as it opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Jayvien Sandridge, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Jun 7 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday that there is a "small possibility" that Cabrera (ankle) could return to action this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A few days after Cabrera was diagnosed with a fractured ankle in mid-May, Boone said it's "probably unlikely" that the utility man will play again this season. That sentiment hasn't changed, though Boone reiterated the same point with more positive wording Thursday. Cabrera underwent surgery on the ankle to repair both a fracture and ligament damage, and he's still wearing a protective boot while getting around on a scooter, so there remains a long road ahead before he's ready to play again.
May 16 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that it's "probably unlikely" Cabrera (ankle) returns this season, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Doctors found ligament damage around Cabrera's fractured left ankle, so his surgery was a little more invasive than hoped. While there is no official timetable for the utility player's return, Boone seems pessimistic about the possibility. Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas have handled third base for the Yankees since Cabrera was injured, but DJ LeMahieu could become the regular there once Jazz Chisholm (oblique) returns to play second base.
May 14 2025Cabrera will undergo an MRI and seek multiple opinions before deciding whether to have surgery to repair his fractured left ankle, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera is facing an extended absence either way, but more clarity on his timetable should be available in the coming days and weeks. The utility player suffered the ankle injury in Monday's game against the Mariners when he attempted an awkward slide on a play at the plate.
May 13 2025The Yankees placed Cabrera on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left ankle fracture. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The diagnosis doesn't come as a surprise after Cabrera had to be taken off the field in an ambulance in Monday's game versus the Mariners. It's not clear at this point how long Cabrera might be sidelined, but certainly the absence will be a lengthy one. DJ LeMahieu (calf/hip) is taking Cabrera's spot on the roster and could receive the bulk of the reps at third base in Cabrera's spot, as well.
May 12 2025Cabrera left Monday's game against the Mariners due to a left leg injury, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera was injured on a play at the plate in the top of the ninth inning as he attempted an awkward slide. He was eventually taken off the field in an ambulance after being attended to by the team's training staff. The Yankees later reported that Cabrera was taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation, per Kuty.
May 5 2025Cabrera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will get the night off after he went 0-for-9 while starting at third base in all three games of the Yankees' series versus Tampa Bay over the weekend. Oswald Peraza will spell him at the hot corner Monday.
Apr 30 2025Cabrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Cabrera has been occupying the stronger side of a de facto platoon at third base with the right-handed-hitting Oswald Peraza, so the latter player will enter the lineup Wednesday while the Orioles send southpaw Cade Povich to the bump. Dating back to April 4, Cabrera is slashing .313/.389/.391 with one home run, 11 runs and eight RBI in 18 games, a level of production that could allow him to remain the Yankees' primary third baseman even once DJ LeMahieu (calf/hip) is cleared to return from the injured list.
Apr 17 2025Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera took Rays right-hander Taj Bradley deep in the fifth inning for the switch-hitter's first homer of the year. Although he's batting a strong .308 over 39 at-bats (13 games) to begin the season, Cabrera now has just one extra-base hit to go with zero stolen bases, so he doesn't carry much fantasy upside while regularly batting near the bottom of New York's lineup.
Apr 16 2025Cabrera is not in the Yankees' starting lineup against the Royals on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Cabrera has faced southpaws this season, but it appears he is working in a platoon with Oswald Peraza, who is starting Wednesday at the hot corner and batting ninth against Royals left-hander Kris Bubic. Cabrera is slashing .278/.333/.278 with four runs scored and 10 RBI across 39 plate appearances to start the season.
Apr 15 2025Cabrera is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera has operated as the Yankees' primary third baseman early in the season but will take a seat Tuesday after starting the previous three games. He's batting .278 though 39 plate appearances but doesn't have any extra-base hits. Oswald Peraza is taking his place at the hot corner.
Apr 8 2025Cabrera is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Cabrera and Oswald Peraza are both right-handed hitters, the two appear to have settled into a de facto platoon at third base. All seven of Cabrera's starts have come against right-handed pitching, and all four of his absences from the lineup have come when the Yankees have faced left-handers. Peraza will make his third straight start against a southpaw Tuesday as the Tigers send ace Tarik Skubal to the hill.
Apr 6 2025Cabrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will take a seat for a second day in a row after starting at third base in each of the preceding five contests. Though Cabrera is batting .316 on the season and still appears to be the preferred option at the hot corner, manager Aaron Boone will reward Oswald Peraza with another start after Peraza went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in Saturday's 10-4 win.
Apr 5 2025Cabrera isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 3-for-4 with a walk and four RBI during Friday's win in the series opener. Oswald Peraza will fill in at the hot corner and bat eighth.
Apr 4 2025Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a walk and four RBI in Friday's 9-4 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera had a two-run single in the second inning to open the scoring, then added an RBI single in the third and a bases-loaded walk in the fourth. Prior to Friday, the 26-year-old had yet to log an RBI all season, though this was his second multi-hit effort. He's batting .316 (6-for-19) with two walks over 21 plate appearances across seven games so far, and he's seeing strong-side platoon duties at third base in the absence of DJ LeMahieu (calf).
Mar 29 2025Cabrera is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera registered only a .469 OPS against left-handers last season, so he'll step out of the starting nine Saturday with Nestor Cortes due to take the mound for Milwaukee. Pablo Reyes will draw the start at third base and bat seventh.
Mar 16 2025Cabrera went 3-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk Sunday in a Grapefruit League victory against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera reached in all four of his plate appearances Sunday, and his performance was highlighted by a solo shot to left-center field in the fourth inning. Though he played first base in the contest, Cabrera is slated to begin the regular season as New York's starting third baseman with DJ LeMahieu likely to open on the IL due to a left calf strain. Cabrera has proved worthy of a chance to start with his play this spring, as he's slashing .333/.405/.515 with two homers, three RBI, five runs and a stolen base over 37 plate appearances.
Mar 15 2025Cabrera (illness) will start in right field and bat fourth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: An illness has prevented Cabrera from playing since Thursday, but a couple days of rest has him ready to return to action Saturday. The 26-year-old has had a relatively nice camp, going 8-for-28 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored over 10 games.
Mar 13 2025Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that Cabrera was scratched from the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers due to an illness, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Oswald Peraza was a late addition to the Yankees' lineup in place of Cabrera, who was scheduled to start at third base and bat eighth. Provided the illness isn't anything that keeps him out of commission for more than a few days, Cabrera should still have a good case to make the Yankees' Opening Day roster, especially with DJ LeMahieu (calf) likely to begin the season on the injured list.
Mar 2 2025Cabrera is among a group of Yankees who could start at third base on Opening Day if DJ LeMahieu (calf) isn't ready to play, CJ Haddad of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: LeMahieu has said that he doesn't think his calf injury is serious, but the issue nonetheless puts his Opening Day status in doubt. Cabrera could be the next man up if LeMahieu misses regular-season time, as he logged 74 games at the hot corner last season and entered camp as the favorite to back up LeMahieu at the start of the upcoming campaign. Cabrera's stiffest competition for the role, should it become available, is probably Oswald Peraza, though Pablo Reyes -- who is in camp as a non-roster invitee on a minor-league deal -- could theoretically factor into the mix as well.
Oct 10 2024Cabrera is not in the lineup Thursday for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone has alternated starts at first base in the ALDS, with Cabrera starting Games 1 and 3 and Jon Berti handling the position in Games 2 and 4. Cabrera is 1-for-5 with a double and three walks in the series.
Oct 9 2024Cabrera will start at first base and bat eighth Wednesday in Game 3 of the ALDS in Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera started Game 1 before yielding to Jon Berti in Game 2, but he will be back at first base for Game 3. The switch hitter went 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts in the first game of the series.
Oct 5 2024Cabrera is starting at first base and batting eighth in Saturday's Game 1 of the ALDS against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera played primarily at third base during the regular season but made five starts at first. Jazz Chisholm is locked into the starting role at the hot corner for the postseason, so Cabrera is needed much more at first base with Anthony Rizzo left off the roster due to a a pair of fractured fingers. Ben Rice is also on the team's ALDS roster as an option at first base.
Aug 25 2024Cabrera remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before he was on the bench during Saturday's 9-2 loss while righty Bradley Blalock took the hill for the Rockies, Cabrera had started in each of the Yankees' last four matchups versus righties. The switch-hitting Cabrera is now expected to see few starts against both righties and lefties for the foreseeable future after Jazz Chisholm made a quicker-than-anticipated recovery from an elbow injury and returned to action Friday. Cabrera will fill a utility role with Chisholm immediately stepping back in as the Yankees' everyday third baseman.
Aug 21 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera has now given way to Oswald Peraza at third base in three consecutive matchups, all against left-handed pitchers. The Yankees could still view Cabrera as their preferred option at the hot corner versus right-handed pitching, at least while Jazz Chisholm (elbow) remains on the injured list.
Aug 20 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera started at third base in three of the first four games after Jazz Chisholm (elbow) hit the injured list Aug. 14, but he's yielded to Oswald Peraza at the hot corner in back-to-back contests -- both against a left-handed starting pitcher. Cabrera is slashing .251/.296/.376 with eight home runs in 285 plate appearances this season.
Aug 14 2024Cabrera went 2-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera's playing time predictably dropped when the Yankees traded for Jazz Chisholm, but Chisholm is now out indefinitely with an elbow injury. This has opened up third base for Cabrera, tho has hit safely in each of his last five games. The utility man is at a .248/.294/.376 slash line with eight home runs, four steals, 35 RBI and 39 runs scored across 280 plate appearances this year. Cabrera is a switch hitter, which should given him a reasonable chance at maintaining a platoon advantage over DJ LeMahieu or Oswald Peraza if the Yankees don't want Cabrera in an everyday role.
Aug 8 2024Cabrera hit a solo home run in his only at-bat in a loss to the Angels on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera entered as a defensive replacement at shortstop in the eighth inning as a result of Anthony Volpe departing after fouling a ball off his foot earlier in the contest. Cabrera made the most of his lone plate appearance, swatting a solo shot to left field in the ninth frame. It was his second homer in as many games, and though X-rays on Volpe's foot came back clean, Cabrera could see an uptick in playing time if the former is forced to miss any contests.
Aug 7 2024Cabrera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Wednesday in the first game of a twin bill versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera belted New York's only homer in the doubleheader, smashing a solo shot to right field in the second inning of Game 1. He got the start at second base in that contest but returned to the bench and didn't see a plate appearance in the second game. Cabrera has seen his playing time shrink since the Yankees acquired Jazz Chisholm to play third base at the trade deadline -- Wednesday marked Cabrera's first start at any position across the team's past seven contests.
Jul 29 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera had started at third base in the Yankees' last four games, but he looks like he could move into more of a utility role now that Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) has returned from the injured list. With Stanton set to occupy the designated hitter spot in most games and with Alex Verdugo, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto likely to serve as the Yankees' primary outfield configuration, the newly acquired Jazz Chisholm looks poised to get steady playing time at third base. Chisholm hasn't played third base during his time in the professional ranks, but the Yankees will break him in at the position Monday while Cabrera moves to the bench.
Jul 27 2024Cabrera went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 11-8 extra-inning win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera went deep in the second inning for the Yankees' third homer of the game. While he came up short of a fourth multi-hit effort in five games, the homer was Cabrera's first since June 9. The 25-year-old is slashing .246/.290/.352 with six homers, 30 RBI, 35 runs scored and three stolen bases over 256 plate appearances while picking up playing time at second base and third base. With the Yankees' trade for Jazz Chisholm on Saturday, Cabrera's likely to see a dip in usage, though he could fend that off by staying warm at the plate.
Jul 14 2024Cabrera will start at third base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will get his first start of the series while DJ LeMahieu hits the bench as the Yankees and Orioles wrap up their first-half schedules. Though LeMahieu has posted a lowly .498 OPS on the season, the Yankees may prefer to explore the trade market rather than turning primary duties at third base back over to Cabrera if the club decides to remove LeMahieu from an everyday role. Cabrera hasn't fared much better in his 230 plate appearances in the majors this season, slashing .237/.284/.341 with five home runs and two stolen bases.
Jun 10 2024Cabrera went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera opened up the scoring with a solo home run off the right field foul pole in the third inning. It was his first home run since May 1 and his first extra-base hit since May 5. He started off the year cooking at the plate but has cooled off considerably and now finds himself in a depth role with the return of DJ LeMahieu to the lineup. For the year, Cabrera is slashing .238/.278/.360 with five homers, 22 RBI, 20 runs and a 10:33 BB:K in 176 plate appearances.
Jun 2 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since DJ LeMahieu returned from the injured list Tuesday to make his season debut, Cabrera has unsurprisingly been the odd man out of the New York lineup more often than not. He's made just two starts in the six games since LeMahieu's return and appears set to fill a utility role moving forward after holding down the fort at third base for much of the past two months.
May 24 2024Cabrera is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will take a seat Friday after starting in each of the last three games against the Mariners, as Jon Berti gets the nod at third base against Padres right-hander Yu Darvish. Cabrera is slashing .256/.298/.349 with one home run and four RBI in May.
May 19 2024Cabrera is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The third-year major leaguer will begin the game from the dugout in the second straight game as the Yankees close out their series with Chicago. Jon Berti will get the start at third base and bat ninth in place of Cabrera.
May 18 2024Cabrera isn't in the Yankees' lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will sit down Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout during New York's win over the Sox on Friday. His absence will give Jon Berti a chance to start at the hot corner while batting ninth.
May 16 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera has been the Yankees' preferred option at third base all season, but he's started to cede more work of late to Jon Berti, who will occupy the hot corner for the fourth time in six games Thursday. Given that he holds a 129-point advantage in OPS over Berti for the season, Cabrera should still be the favored option more often than not, but both will see their opportunities take a hit once DJ LeMahieu (foot) eventually returns from the injured list to make his 2024 debut.
May 12 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera went 0-for-2 in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Rays and is slashing just .200/.246/.262 over his last 20 games. He finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games and could be losing hold of his regular role at third base. Jon Berti will fill in for Cabrera once again Sunday.
May 10 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup Friday against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will give up third base duties to Jon Berti on Friday, who will bat ninth against the Rays. In 130 plate appearances, Cabrera is slashing .256/.300/.397 with four homers and two stolen bases.
May 7 2024Cabrera is out of the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will be available off the bench for a second straight game after making 22 straight starts at third base. Jon Berti will man the hot corner and bat ninth against Houston.
May 1 2024Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run during Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera tagged Corbin Burnes for a two-run shot in the fifth inning, plating Jose Trevino for the Yankees' only runs. The long ball was Cabrera's first since April 13. His two hits were his first of the series, entering Wednesday's contest 0-for-7 in the first two games of the four-game bill. Through 110 plate appearances, Cabrera is slashing .262/.300/.417 with 18 RBI and two stolen bases.
Apr 14 2024Cabrera went 2-for-8 with a home run, a double, a walk and three total RBI in Saturday's doubleheader sweep of the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera had the Yankees' biggest hit in Game 1 of the twin bill, swatting a two-run homer in the sixth inning that proved key in a narrow 3-2 victory. The third baseman added a run-scoring double in the nightcap to round out a productive day. Cabrera has reached base safely via hit or walk in all but one of his 11 contests so far this season and is slashing .317/.378/.585 with three homers, 11 RBI and eight runs through 45 plate appearances.
Apr 10 2024Cabrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Cabrera finds himself on the bench for the third day in a row, with each absence coming against a left-handed starting pitcher. He looks as though he could occupy the larger side of a platoon at third base with the right-handed-hitting Jon Berti until DJ LeMahieu (foot) is ready to return from the injured list.
Apr 8 2024Cabrera is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest against the Marlins, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera has now started nine of 11 games this season, with eight of the starts coming at third base. He will yield to Jon Berti in this one, marking the second straight time Berti has been at the hot corner against a left-hander.
Apr 5 2024Cabrera is not in the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Toronto is sending left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the mound, so the Yankees are going with Jon Berti at third base while the switch-hitting Cabrera begins this one on the bench. After going 7-for-13 in his first three games of the season, Cabrera is 2-for-13 over his last four contests.
Mar 31 2024Cabrera went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Saturday in a 5-3 win against Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Yankees manager Aaron Boone hinted Friday that newly acquired Jon Berti could make his first start of the campaign the following day, but Cabrera swung such a hot bat in the team's first two games that he remained in the lineup instead. That decision paid off when Cabrera slammed a two-run homer to right field in the seventh inning Saturday to tie the score. The 24-year-old is slashing an eye-popping .538/.538/1.077 with two homers and six RBI through 13 plate appearances.
Mar 30 2024Cabrera went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBI in Friday's 7-1 win against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 2-for-4 with a home run on Opening Day, Cabrera knocked four more hits and drove in three more runs Friday. He's gone 6-for-9 with two extra-base hits and four RBI through two contests while starting at third base in place of the injured DJ LeMahieu (foot). The Yankees acquired Jon Berti on Thursday, and Berti is expected to make his first start of the campaign Saturday (per Bryan Hoch of MLB.com), but Cabrera's hot start could help him stay in the lineup more often than not, at least for as long as LeMahieu remains on the shelf.
Mar 28 2024Cabrera went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 5-4 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera singled in the fifth inning before coming around to score when Anthony Rizzo was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. The 25-year-old Cabrera then tied the game 4-4 with a solo homer off Rafael Montero in the sixth, pulling a two-strike slider into the right field bleachers. The switch-hitting Cabrera hit just five home runs in 115 games last season while slashing .211/.275/.299. He figures to see an expanded role due to DJ LeMahieu (foot) being sidelined, though the newly acquired Jon Berti figures to be in the mix at third as well.
Mar 27 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn't yet certain whether Cabrera or newly acquired Jon Berti will start at third base on Opening Day, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With DJ LeMahieu (foot) beginning the season on the IL and Oswaldo Peraza set to miss several weeks due to a shoulder injury, Cabrera didn't appear to have much competition for the role of the Yankees' primary third baseman to begin the campaign. That changed Wednesday, however, when New York acquired Jon Berti in a three-team trade involving the Marlins and Rays. Though there's still a chance Cabrera could start on Opening Day, it's almost certain that he'll yield substantial time at the hot corner to the more-experienced Berti, who racked up a career-high 424 plate appearances last season and hit .294 while compiling 53 runs and 16 stolen bases. By contrast, Cabrera struggled over 330 plate appearances, slashing just .211/.275/.299 with five homers, 29 RBI, 35 runs and eight thefts.
Mar 24 2024Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday he would be "comfortable" with Cabrera being the Opening Day third baseman with DJ LeMahieu (foot) unlikely to be available, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old switch-hitter is expected to serve as a utility option for New York this season, but he may be pressed into starting duty early on with LeMahieu banged up. Cabrera struggled to a .574 OPS in 330 plate appearances last season, and he'll likely need a better showing in 2024 if he's going to maintain a role with the big club.
Feb 23 2024Cabrera, a switch hitter, plans to bat left-handed against some lefty pitchers this season, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Cabrera hasn't hit righties (.628 OPS) or lefties (.640 OPS) well so far at the major-league level, but the Yankees view him as a much better hitter from the left side of the dish. The plan is for manager Aaron Boone to meet with Cabrera before each series and decide then which southpaws he will bat left-handed against. Cabrera is slated for a utility role in 2024.
Sep 25 2023Cabrera will start in right field and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will be making his 12th consecutive start Monday, with the 24-year-old having bounced between both corner-outfield spots during that time. Most of those starts have come while Everson Pereira was nursing a hamstring injury, but Cabrera will end up replacing a resting Giancarlo Stanton in the lineup Monday while Pereira returns to the lineup for his first start since Sept. 14. Dating back to Sept. 10, Cabrera is slashing .295/.367/.432 over a stretch of 12 games, so look for the Yankees to find ways to keep his hot bat in the lineup over the final week of the season.
Sep 17 2023Cabrera went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-3 win against Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera had a five-game hitting streak on the line when he stepped to the plate in the eighth inning, and he was able to extend it to six with a solo blast to right field. The 24-year-old has lifted his season average 14 points during the streak, with three of his eight knocks over that span going for extra bases. Cabrera is still slashing a paltry .221/.295/.321 overall, but he's at least making a good late-season impression.
Sep 16 2023Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 7-5 victory versus the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera scored the tying run after singling in the sixth inning and plated an insurance run with a single in the ninth. He finished with his fourth three-hit game of the season and his first since July 1. Cabrera is in the midst of a season-high five-game hitting streak, slashing .389/.500/1.022 with two doubles, two RBI, three runs, a steal and a 5:4 BB:K over that stretch.
Sep 10 2023Cabrera is not in the lineup Sunday against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Everson Pereira, Jasson Dominguez and Aaron Judge will start across the outfield for the Yankees as they take on right-hander Corbin Burnes. Cabrera, 24, has slashed just .219/.324/.219 in 37 plate appearances since being recalled Aug. 3 from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Aug 15 2023Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in a loss to Atlanta on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera got the start in left field and collected two hits out of the No. 9 spot in the lineup. The 24-year-old has been seeing sporadic playing time since being recalled from the minors Aug. 3, going 3-for-11 with five strikeouts over five contests. Cabrera is slashing .209/.270/.306 with four homers, 23 RBI, 28 runs and seven stolen bases in 227 plate appearances in the majors overall this season.
Aug 3 2023The Yankees recalled Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera is filling the 26-man roster spot left vacant by Anthony Rizzo, who has landed on the 10-day injured list with post-concussion syndrome. Cabrera, 24, carries a brutal .205/.266/.308 slash line through 215 plate appearances this season at the major-league level.
Jul 22 2023The Yankees optioned Cabrera to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Saturday versus the Royals and is batting just .205 with a .574 OPS in 215 plate appearances this season at the major-league level. Greg Allen (hip) or Jake Bauers (shoulder) could fill the vacant roster spot Sunday.
Jul 21 2023Cabrera will sit Friday against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will get a breather after he went 1-for-7 with a double, two RBI, a walk and five strikeouts while starting twice during the team's series with the Angels. Franchy Cordero will take over in left field and bat fifth in the series opener with the Royals.
Jul 16 2023Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a pair of walks, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 8-7 extra-innings loss to the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera's playing time has been sparse since he returned to the Yankees' roster June 22. He's posted a pair of multi-hit efforts, but he's logged just 17 at-bats over 16 contests in that span. The utility man is at a .211/.271/.314 slash line with four home runs, 20 RBI, 26 runs scored and six stolen bases through 204 plate appearances overall.
Jun 22 2023Cabrera was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Willie Calhoun (quad) is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list, so Cabrera will take on a utility role in the short term. It's only been four days since Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A for the first time this season after posting a disappointing .190/.238/.298 slash line with four home runs and five steals in 60 games.
Jun 18 2023Cabrera was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera served in a depth role for the Yankees over the past few weeks, and he's hit .190 with four homers, 19 runs, 18 RBI and five stolen bases over 60 games in the majors this year. However, he'll head to the minors since Harrison Bader (hamstring) is expected to be reinstated from the injured list Tuesday.
Jun 3 2023Cabrera homered in his only at-bat during a 6-3 victory against the Dodgers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera was called up prior to the contest following a brief stay with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He came up as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning and put the icing on the cake of a Yankees win with a 404-foot solo blast. Cabrera had been in a 4-for-36 slide prior to being demoted Thursday, so this was a much-needed big hit. He could see some opportunities in center field with Harrison Bader (hamstring) and Greg Allen (hip) both on the IL, though Isiah Kiner-Falefa got the start there Saturday.
Jun 1 2023The Yankees optioned Cabrera to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera received plenty of chances at multiple positions to carve out an everyday role over the past several weeks, but his bat has yet to get going this season. The 24-year-old, who has slashed .195/.246/.292 over 168 plate appearances with the big club, will now head to Triple-A and try to get back on track.
May 31 2023The Yankees will option Cabrera to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to the weekend series against the Dodgers, Jack Curry of YES Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As the Yankees prepare to reinstate Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), Josh Donaldson (hamstring) and Tommy Kahnle (biceps) from the injured list, Cabrera will reportedly be one of the players headed to Triple-A as a result. Cabrera had been an everyday starter for the Yankees before a lengthy slump at the plate demoted him to a utility role. He will likely have to rediscover his swing in the minors before the Yankees allow him back on the major-league roster.
May 24 2023Cabrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera was playing on a near-everyday basis in the corner outfield for the first month of the season, but he appears to have transitioned into more of a utility role with Jake Bauers beginning to gain more traction in the lineup versus right-handed pitching. The 24-year-old Cabrera will be on the bench Wednesday for the third time in the past four games.
May 15 2023Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera got the Yankees on the board with a two-run shot off Zach Eflin in the third inning, his third homer of the year and second in six games. Cabrera has been swinging the bat well, going 5-for-9 in his last three games. He's slashing .220/.260/.339 with 15 RBI, 13 runs scored and five stolen bases through 128 plate appearances. Cabrera has played a fairly regular role in New York while Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) has been out.
May 13 2023Cabrera will sit Saturday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera finds himself on the bench for the second time in three games. With a .196/.240/.295 slash line on the season, he hasn't made a strong case for everyday at-bats. Isiah Kiner-Falefa -- who owns an even worse .187/.238/.213 line -- will make his third start in four games in left field.
May 11 2023Cabrera is not in the starting lineup Thursday versus the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will get a breather after he went 1-for-10 with a two-run home run, two runs scored, a walk and four strikeouts during the three-game series with the Athletics. Jake Bauers will take over for him in left field and bat sixth in the series opener with Tampa Bay.
May 9 2023Cabrera went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a 7-2 win against the Athletics on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera produced the first scoring of the contest with a two-run shot to left field in the fifth inning. He also struck out twice in the win, but that hasn't been a big issue for him this season, as he's so far posted a respectable 19.8 percent strikeout rate. Cabrera's bigger concern has been getting on base -- he's walked just five times and has a poor .236 OBP through 111 plate appearances.
May 8 2023Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera's sacrifice fly in the fifth inning gave the Yankees a comfortable 6-0 lead, though Tampa Bay erased all of it by the end of the sixth. This was Cabrera's most promising performance at the plate in some time -- prior to Sunday, he hadn't logged a multi-hit effort in over three weeks. He's a perfect 5-for-5 on theft attempts this season but has otherwise struggled, slashing .202/.236/.283 with one homer, eight RBI, nine runs and a 5:20 BB:K over 107 plate appearances.
May 6 2023Cabrera will be on the bench Saturday against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera has had a fairly steady role this season, starting 26 of the Yankees' first 34 games while appearing at five different positions. That could be changing, however, as he's hit just .188/.218/.260 with one homer and now finds himself sitting for the second time in three games. Aaron Hicks and Jake Bauers will handle the outfield corners.
May 3 2023Cabrera is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cabrera will give way in left field to Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who will be manning a corner spot for the first time in the majors after playing each of his other 103 innings in the outfield this season in center. Though Cabrera still looks like the Yankees' preferred option in left for now, he's likely lost some job security after falling into a 3-for-28 slump at the dish over his last nine games.
Apr 27 2023Cabrera is not in the lineup Thursday night against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Aaron Hicks is in left field and batting ninth. Cabrera scored two runs Wednesday in the Yankees' win over the Twins, but he is slashing just .216/.244/.297 through 78 total plate appearances this year.