Jose Caballero

Jose Caballero went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Rays' 7-1 defeat to the Tigers.

Fantasy Impact

While the solo shot added a slight glimmer to an otherwise bleak game for Tampa Bay, Caballero's season has been fairly solid. Sporting a .284 average with modest power and speed, he's shaping up to be a useful fantasy asset in deeper leagues, especially with his ability to chip in across multiple categories.

Rays infielder Jose Caballero is back in the starting lineup Monday versus the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Caballero got the day off on Sunday but will return and hit sixth while manning shortstop on Monday. Acquired from the Mariners this past offseason, he is hitting .311 with a homer and five stolen bases across his first 13 games with the Rays.

In a crucial win against the Los Angeles Angels, Jose Caballero showcased his evolving power at the plate with a pivotal home run, contributing significantly to the Tampa Bay Rays' 4-2 triumph.

Fantasy Impact

Despite striking out twice, Caballero's ability to connect when it counts added an essential RBI and run to the Rays' tally, marking his first home run of the season. This performance could signal a turning point in the power department for the second baseman, who has already been off to a hot start this season with a .351 batting average through 11 games.

The Rays are reportedly expecting Jose Caballero to win the starting shortstop job out of Spring Training.

Fantasy Impact

Caballero appears to be the favorite entering the spring with Taylor Walls still recovering from surgery on his right hip. “Through a lot of work and evaluation, (we) believe he can do it and do it well,” baseball operations president Erik Neander said. "“So as we stand here today … our expectation is that’s a job for him to take. And that would be considered a success for us if it plays out that way." This will be a situation to monitor over the next month.

Mariners infielder Jose Caballero is back in the starting lineup Monday versus the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Caballero didn't appear in Sunday's series finale with the D-backs but will return to take on Red Sox righty Nick Pivetta on Monday. The young infielder owns a .228 average with three homers, 18 steals, and a .682 OPS across 66 appearances on the season.