New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera will get the start at first base and will hit eighth for the Yankees in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium against the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo. Cabrera has only faced Lugo three times in his career and has a single and a strikeout. The 25-year-old made the start in the Game 1 win over the Royals on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a double and three strikeouts before retreating to the bench for the Game 2 loss on Monday. Cabrera is a switch-hitter but has fared much better from the left side against right-handers in 2024, batting .268 (59-for-220) with all eight of his home runs from that side. He hit just .190 (15-for-79) with no home runs and 20 strikeouts in 84 plate appearances from the right side. Cabrera is a low-upside DSF sleeper on Wednesday near the bottom of the lineup.
Oswaldo Cabrera Starting At First Base In Game 1 Of ALDS
New York Yankees outfielder/third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera will start at first base and bat in the eight-hole in Game 1 of the ALDS. Cabrera replaced Anthony Rizzo (finger) after he suffered a fracture during the final week of the regular season and will continue in that current role. Cabrera logged most of his starts at the hot corner this season, but Jazz Chisholm Jr. has claimed that spot since coming over from Miami at the trade deadline. Through September, Cabrera held a solid .280 AVG with two extra-base hits and an overall .247 AVG across 109 games this summer. DFS players should leave the 25-year-old out of their lineup this afternoon as he will face Kansas City right-hander Michael Wacha, who held a strong 2.60 ERA across his final five starts of the season.
Oswaldo Cabrera, Ben Rice Considered "Primary Names" For First Base
With New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (fingers) and infielder DJ LeMahieu (hip) injured, general manager Brian Cashman considers Oswaldo Cabrera and rookie Ben Rice as the "primary names" at first base heading into the American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals, which starts on Saturday. Rizzo is dealing with two fractured fingers and is a long shot to be included on the roster for the Division Series, and LeMahieu has been injured and ineffective all year. Rice will most likely be on the strong side of a platoon to begin the postseason against right-handed pitching, while Cabrera could be inserted at first base against lefties as a switch-hitter. It's not an ideal situation for the Bombers at this time of year. The 25-year-old Rice hit just .171/.264/.349 in his first 50 MLB games despite getting off to a hot start early on. He managed seven homers and 23 RBI.
New York Yankees outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera is making another start in right field and is batting sixth in the order on Monday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly. It will be Cabrera's 12th straight start for the Yankees, with most of his starts coming with rookie Everson Pereira sidelined due to a nagging hamstring injury. Pereira has returned on Monday, while Giancarlo Stanton will be given the day off. The 24-year-old Cabrera has hit .246 (14-for-57) with a home run, three doubles, four RBI, one stolen base and six runs scored in 17 games (16 starts) in the month of September. However, he's hitting just .221 (60-for-271) with five homers and eight stolen bases on the year in pinstripes.
New York Yankees utility man Oswaldo Cabrera will be heading to Triple-A soon, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. With Josh Donaldson (hamstring), Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), and Tommy Kahnle (biceps) ready to return, likely on Friday, the club is in need of a few roster spots. Cabrera has been struggling over 50 games, batting .195 with three homers, 18 runs, 15 RBI, and five stolen bases. With the demotion, the 24-year-old will lose all of his value in redraft leagues, and fantasy managers should only roster him in dynasty formats.
Oswaldo Cabrera Continues To Struggle At The Plate
New York Yankees utility fielder Oswaldo Cabrera went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in his most recent start on Monday. Cabrera has had an abysmal start to the season, slashing .195/.246/.292 through the first two months. The 24-year-old has been a valuable team member due to his defensive versatility. Still, with Josh Donaldson and Giancarlo Stanton returning from IL soon, Cabrera may have an even harder time finding his way into the starting lineup. New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone spoke in support of Cabrera, but a demotion may not be out of the question due to his poor offense production. Fantasy managers should continue to roster him in dynasty leagues and deep-league formats for now.
New York Yankees utility fielder Oswaldo Cabrera added another position to his repertoire after playing some center field in Wednesday's 4-0 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cabrera made his first pro appearance in center field after subbing in for Harrison Bader. He even made a diving catch, demonstrating his ability to play almost anywhere on the diamond. Manager Aaron Boone noted that Cabrera's stint in center field is "showing us that anywhere you put him on the field, he can make a play." The 24-year-old made an immediate impact after a late-season call-up to provide some outfield depth. His defense quickly impressed, and his bat showed some life as well. Cabrera compiled a .740 OPS with six home runs across 171 plate appearances. The Yankees expect Cabrera to serve as a utility man throughout the season, with some pop to accompany it.
New York Yankees shortstop Oswaldo Cabrera is on the team's roster for their American League Championship Series matchup with the Houston Astros. The 23-year-old hit .247 with a .312 on-base percentage, six home runs, and three stolen bases in 171 regular-season plate appearances. He's hitting .105 with a home run and no walks in 19 playoff plate appearances this season. All told, Cabrera started the last four games of New York's American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, with three of those starts coming at shortstop and one in left field.
New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera is having a tough postseason debut thus far. That didn't change when he went 0-for-4 with a pair of punchouts in Tuesday's 5-1 Division Series game five victory against the Cleveland Guardians. The rookie's hitting just .105 with 10 strikeouts, one home run, and a .421 OPS over five playoff contests. Cabrera had a decent 44 games during the regular season, slashing .247/.312/.429 with six homers, 21 runs, 19 RBI, and three stolen bases, but struck out 25.7% of the time. He'll try to change his fortune in the next series when the Yankees face the Houston Astros but might find the same results against some of the league's best pitching.
New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera is in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for the fifth game of their American League Division Series matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. Cabrera is batting sixth for New York against the Guardians and right-hander Aaron Civale. During the regular season, the infielder hit .247 with a .312 on-base percentage, six home runs, and three stolen bases in 171 Major League plate appearances. He's collected a double and a home run in 15 postseason plate appearances so far.
