Jose Caballero picks up slack in Aaron Judge’s absence: ‘Happy to do so’
José Caballero has stepped up to fill in for Aaron Judge while he is sidelined due to injury. In a recent game against the Guardians, Caballero hit a solo home run and contributed significantly despite the Yankees' loss. He expressed his readiness to play any position as needed by the team.
- ▪José Caballero played in right field for the Yankees in Aaron Judge's absence during a game against the Guardians.
- ▪Caballero hit a solo home run, marking his fifth of the season, and went 2-for-4 at the plate.
- ▪He has reached base safely in 30 of his last 36 games and has a batting average of .303 this season.
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MLB New York Yankees Jose Caballero picks up slack in Aaron Judge’s absence: ‘Happy to do so’ By Mollie Walker Published June 4, 2026, 12:20 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google José Caballero is prepared to step up in Aaron Judge’s absence. Still awaiting the results of more extra imaging on Aaron Judge’s upper right rib cage and chest, the Yankees had Caballero back in right field in the captain’s place for their 5-4 loss to the Guardians on Wednesday night in The Bronx. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees.
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