In the middle of their four-game series finale Thursday afternoon, the Yankees and Rays finalized a deal to send Tampa Bay utility man Jose Caballero to New York. The Rays will receive outfielder Everson Pereira and a player to be named later from the Yankees.

José Caballero turned an inning-ending double play for the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning, then batted in the sixth.

The New York Yankees season has been a rollercoaster -- so far. Before the 2025 MLB season even began, they lost their ace pitcher, Gerrit Cole to a season-ending injury. One of those new faces played the part of hero on Wednesday,