Rays Acquire Jose Caballero From Mariners
11 months agoThe Tampa Bay Rays acquired infielder Jose Caballero from the Seattle Mariners on Friday in exchange for outfielder Luke Raley, according to a source. Caballero will now be in play to start at shortstop for the Rays in 2024, given Wander Franco's off-the-field situation in the Dominican Republic and the possibility that he'll face a lengthy suspension this season. Taylor Walls (hip) may not be ready for Opening Day. The 27-year-old Caballero can play both middle-infield spots. He hit just .221 (51-for-231) with four home runs in his first MLB season in 2023 with the Mariners, but he also chipped in 26 RBI, 26 stolen bases and 37 runs scored in 104 games. Depending on whether he opens the year in a regular role at shortstop for Tampa, Caballero could have some deep-league appeal for his speed.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan