Yankees Shortstop Caballero Sidelined with Finger Injury, Hopes to Avoid Injured List
Aaron Boone said Caballero will see a hand specialist and undergo tests, with an MRI possible to check for a fracture.
- New York Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero will see a hand specialist in New York on Tuesday after injuring his right middle finger. Manager Aaron Boone expressed hope the injury is "a day-to-day situation."
- Caballero injured his right middle finger diving back to first base during Sunday's loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He has been a key contributor, batting.259 with 13 stolen bases in 17 attempts this season.
- Caballero's 1.6 WAR trails only outfielders Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger among Yankees position players. Boone says the shortstop has been a "good performer" on both sides of the ball this year.
- Max Schuemann started at shortstop for New York on Monday against the Orioles in Caballero's absence. Boone did not rule out third baseman Ryan McMahon making a start during the three-game series.
- In other injury updates, slugger Giancarlo Stanton is progressing from a right calf strain. The club could promote utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera, which would allow Anthony Volpe to continue playing daily at Class AAA.
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