José Caballero

Jose Caballero led the league in stolen bases last season (49). That was despite only having 370 plate appearances (126 games). Caballero's speed, positional versatility, and defensive capability make him the ideal bench bat. Being part of the Yankees lineup that led the Majors in runs scored is only going to help. Caballero is in line for regular at-bats to start read more...

Jose Caballero led the league in stolen bases last season (49). That was despite only having 370 plate appearances (126 games). Caballero's speed, positional versatility, and defensive capability make him the ideal bench bat. Being part of the Yankees lineup that led the Majors in runs scored is only going to help. Caballero is in line for regular at-bats to start the season, with Anthony Volpe set to miss the first month of the season. By the time May comes around, Caballero might find himself filling in elsewhere. Even if he does play more regularly than the last couple of years, stolen bases will be Caballero's primary asset. He only has 18 home runs in 369 Major League games, along with a .228/.316/.341 slash line. Caballero's 12.7% BB% last year would translate into more stolen base chances and runs scored if he maintains it. It also means that Caballero has more value in OBP leagues. His walk rate will likely regress, but Caballero still managed to steal 44 bases in 2024 with a 5.6% BB% and .227/.283/.347 slash line. Caballero will steal plenty of bases in 2026. But don't expect much else from a fantasy standpoint, especially if his playing time diminishes after April.less...