Aaron Boone has ‘love-hate’ relationship with Jose Caballero after Yankees helmet snafu
Yankees manager Aaron Boone described his relationship with infielder José Caballero as a 'love-hate' dynamic following a recent game. Caballero faced a pitch clock violation due to a delay in finding his helmet but later contributed with an RBI single. Boone acknowledged Caballero's unpredictable nature, while Caballero expressed his affection for Boone's understanding of his wild playing style.
- ▪José Caballero was late to his at-bat due to searching for his helmet, resulting in a pitch clock violation.
- ▪Despite the delay, Caballero hit an RBI single that helped the Yankees win 4-3 against the Royals.
- ▪Aaron Boone humorously described his relationship with Caballero as one that can be both frustrating and endearing.
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MLB New York Yankees Aaron Boone has ‘love-hate’ relationship with Jose Caballero after Yankees helmet snafu By Greg Joyce Published May 26, 2026, 2:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It was time for José Caballero’s first at-bat of the afternoon and he was nowhere to be found. The Yankees had runners on the corners with two outs in the top of the second inning Monday with Caballero due up, except he was down below the dugout rummaging through bags, trying to find his helmet. Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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