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The Tampa Bay Rays traded infielder Jose Caballero to the New York Yankees during a game between the two teams Thursday.
It was one of the more shocking and dramatic moves during a hyperactive MLB trade deadline this season.
The Yankees led the Rays 7-4 after a long rain delay in the middle of the game. The news was reported by the YES Network at 5:49 p.m. ET.
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Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero hits an infield single during the eighth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium July 28, 2025, in the Bronx, N.Y. (Vincent Carchietta/magn Images)
In the top of the seventh inning, Caballero was seen emotionally hugging teammates in the Rays’ dugout.
Teammate Taylor Walls appeared stunned when shown on the YES Network broadcast of the Rays dugout.
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Tampa Bay Rays pinch hitter Jose Caballero celebrates a sacrifice bunt that scored a run against the Minnesota Twins in the 10th inning at Target Field July 6, 2025, in Minneapolis. (Bruce Kluckhohn/Imagn Images)
The Yankees won the game 7-4 to take three of four from the Rays.
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Caballero is tied for the MLB lead in stolen bases with 34. The Yankees also added multiple relief pitchers in deals Thursday, including former Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, former San Francisco Giants reliever Camilo Doval and former Colorado Rockies reliever Jake Bird.
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