Jose Caballero Joins New York Yankees from Rays During the Game

• Jose Caballero joined the Yankees during the game against the Rays.
• Tampa Bay acquired Everson Pereira in exchange for Caballero.
• This season, Caballero has recorded 34 stolen bases.

September 1, 2025, New York – Jose Caballero, an infielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, was traded to the New York Yankees during the game between these teams. This unusual incident occurred when Caballero played in the inning, and then he went out of the game in the sixth inning to join the new team.

The trade was announced after the Yankees won the game with a score of 7-4. Caballero, who has already achieved 34 stolen bases this season, transitions to a team that competes with the Rays in the AL East. In the terms of the deal, Tampa Bay received outfielder Everson Pereira and another player or cash compensation.

Caballero has played 86 games this season, in which he has a batting average of .226, with two home runs and 27 RBIs. He also demonstrated his versatility, playing in various positions, including second, third base, and outfield.

This trade is part of the active movements of both teams in the closed trading window. Tampa Bay also formalized deals with other players, including acquiring pitcher Adrian Hauser from the Chicago White Sox.

Caballero, who previously played for the Seattle Mariners, joined the Rays in January 2024. His trade to the Yankees during the game sparked interest among players who saw how he transitioned with his new teammates.

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