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Scouting Report
Updated May 11, 2026
José Caballero, 28-year-old shortstop for the New York Yankees, recently took over the starting position after displacing Anthony Volpe. He is currently dealing with a left elbow injury from a hit by pitch and is sitting out games pending recovery from swelling, though expected to be available as a bench option.
Strengths
- + Recently acquired starting shortstop position
- + Demonstrated resilience overcoming multiple surgeries
- + High career stolen base total (107)
- + Multiple sportsbooks offering prop bets indicates active playing status
Weaknesses
- - Low career batting average (.226)
- - Recent under-performance on hits noted in analysis
- - Current left elbow injury causing him to sit out games
- - Swelling from HBP may limit offensive production
Injury Status: day-to-day -- Left elbow contusion from hit by pitch; experiencing swelling
About
Jose Caballero is a shortstop for the New York Yankees.
Player Overview
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New York Yankees
Recent News
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
Anthony Volpe is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in his season debut on Wednesday against the Orioles.
May 13, 2026