The utility infielder has been mediocre at best with the glove while filling in for DJ LeMahieu. As a rookie in 2022, Oswaldo Cabrera immediately gained a reputation for himself as a defensive wiz, and for good reason.
In the opening game of a series in Baltimore between the two teams jockeying for the lead of the AL East -- the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles -- Baltimore walked away with a win that nearly could have been lost.
The New York Yankees are grappling with challenges in their infield, particularly due to DJ LeMahieu’s prolonged recovery from an injury and Oswaldo Cabrera’s declining performance after a promising start to the season.
The New York Yankees have faced back-to-back losses to the Baltimore Orioles, slipping from the top of the American League East and revealing some team weaknesses.
A promising beginning to 2024 has raised interesting questions about Cabrera’s long-term role this season. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: the Yankees will be forced to rely on a “bench piece” more than anticipated with an aging starter missing more time than originally anticipated.
The Yankees are patiently waiting for DJ LeMahieu to rejoin the team after he fouled a ball off his right foot several weeks ago and sustained a significant bruise.
Oswaldo Cabrera clubbed a two-run homer in the sixth inning, and the visiting New York Yankees stayed hot with a 3-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the opener of Saturday's split doubleheader.
The versatile Cabrera has cooled off since his scalding start in Houston, but he’s still impressed while filling in for DJ LeMahieu. For the Yankees, one of the most pleasant surprises of the season has been Oswaldo Cabrera’s performance so far.
The Yankees‘ infield has been solid to open the 2024 season, but they still don’t have their regular starter at third base in DJ LeMahieu. In the meantime, Oswaldo Cabrera has taken over full-time and put together a strong start.
The Yankees’ unlikely Opening Day third baseman is making the case for an expanded role this season. In Major League Baseball, tides can turn quickly. Oswaldo Cabrera entered the 2023 season with serious expectations.
With the opening weekend of the 2024 MLB season over, plenty of players have made an immediate impact, including a few that have shown unexpected production for their teams.
When the Yankees lost DJ LeMahieu to a foot injury several days ago, many held their breath at the idea of Oswaldo Cabrera starting at third base. Most assumed that newly acquired Jon Berti would immediately slide in, but the Yankees gave their homegrown talent an opportunity to rise to the occasion, and he’s done just that.
Oswaldo Cabrera and Juan Soto combined to lead a late-inning charge for a second consecutive game as the New York Yankees turned a three-run seventh inning into a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday at Minute Maid Park.
Oswaldo Cabrera Positions: left field (51 games), fight field (49 games), third base (15 games), second base (6 games), shortstop (5 games), center Field
The Yankees shuffled their outfield mix Sunday, making a series of moves.
NEW YORK - He's wearing what around his neck? New York Yankees utility man Oswaldo Cabrera was wearing a tooth necklace when he entered Tuesday night's game against the New York Mets.
New York Yankees outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera used a very unique good luck charm during the team's "Subway Series" contest against the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
The Yankees have been in contact with free agent outfielder David Peralta this offseason, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post. It isn’t clear whether talks are ongoing, as Heyman suggests the Yankees look likelier to roll with their in-house options in left field.
Versatility is something that oftentimes gets overlooked in baseball. Injuries are a constant, and when injuries happen it’s extremely important to have good depth to cover for that.
It’s likely that the job will be awarded based on meritocracy. Whoever plays the best in the spring and then into the regular season will continue to get the playing time. The others can be moved to utility/bench roles, spend more time in the minors or end up traded to another club.
One aspect that should have an impact on the Yankees in 2023 is the farm system, which has shown legit promise.
New York Yankees rookie phenom Oswaldo Cabrera has become a fan favorite in New York with his work on defense, but it was his bat that had the crowd roaring in the Bronx early on Wednesday.
On the very first pitch of the game, Oswaldo Cabrera made a beautiful play and stole a home run away from Toronto's Lourdes Gurriel Jr.
After scoring 10 unanswered runs in a dramatic comeback victory on Tuesday night, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders infielder Oswaldo Cabrera was celebrating with his Triple-A teammates in the visitor's clubhouse at CHS Field in St.
The Yankees are set to call up outfielder Estevan Florial, as first reported by Bob Klapisch of the Newark Star-Ledger (Twitter link). New York will also promote infielder Oswaldo Cabrera for his Major League debut, Daniel Alvarez Montes of El Extra Base reports.
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