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Yankees designate Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment, promote Clarke Schmidt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:43 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Yankees designate Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment, promote Clarke Schmidt
Summary

The New York Yankees made a notable roster change on September 16, releasing utility player Oswaldo Cabrera and promoting right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Cabrera, a fan favorite, was designated for assignment after spending most of the 2026 season at Triple-A, where he posted a.288 average with 19 home runs. Schmidt, returning from a lengthy recovery following Tommy John surgery, will initially work out of the bullpen as the Yankees prepare for the postseason. He last pitched for the Yankees on July 3, 2025, and is now aiming to contribute to the team's playoff push.

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  • •Yankees designate Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment on September 16.
  • •Clarke Schmidt returns from the injured list after recovering from surgery.
  • •Cabrera had a.288 average with 19 home runs at Triple-A in 2026.
  • •Schmidt will initially pitch out of the bullpen for the Yankees.
  • •Cabrera becomes available for other teams if he clears waivers.
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  • 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees release fan favorite player & promote former top prospect in corresponding move
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The Yankees are adding more pitching depth, but at the expense of a popular player.

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