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Yankees bench Jose Caballero for series finale against Colorado Rockies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Yankees bench Jose Caballero for series finale against Colorado Rockies

Summary

The New York Yankees removed Jose Caballero from the starting lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Colorado Rockies. Anthony Volpe will replace him at second base in the team's defensive alignment. This decision follows a period of poor offensive production for Caballero, who has failed to record a hit in his last five appearances. Across his previous eight games, he has registered only one hit. Caballero has participated in 124 games for the Yankees this season, maintaining a.233 batting average with 13 home runs, 47 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. The Yankees enter the final game of the series looking to extend a two-game winning streak against Colorado.

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By the Numbers

•Jose Caballero will not start for the Yankees in Thursday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
•Anthony Volpe will take over at second base for the lineup change.
•Caballero remains hitless over his last five games.
•The Yankees currently hold a two-game winning streak against the Rockies.

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10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees Quickly Announce Jose Caballero News Amid Major Cold Streak

What they're saying

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The New York Yankees play their final game of the series against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. The Yankees are entering this game with the hope of keeping their winning streak alive, as they have won each of their last two games against Colorado.Now, as the Yankees prepare for their matchup against the Rockies, they […] The post Yankees Quickly Announce Jose Caballero News Amid Major Cold Streak appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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