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Yankees Rumors: 3 players who won’t be on the roster by July 1

By Marci Rubin

Aug 20, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Albert Abreu (84) get set to pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees relief pitcher Albert Abreu (84) get set to pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 14, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Oswaldo Cabrera (95) watches his two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
May 14, 2023; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Oswaldo Cabrera (95) watches his two run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the third inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

Yankees who won’t be on the roster: 1. Oswaldo Cabrera

Utility man Oswaldo Cabrera is the most likely candidate not to be on the roster by July 1. He has minor-league options, so sending him down to Triple-A when an injured Yankee returns is a simple move. This move should happen this week as Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Donaldson are set to return.

The Yankees showed confidence in Cabrera after he played well last season following his first call-up. He’s fallen down in the ranks from where we was at the beginning of the season as the Opening Day starting left fielder.

Cabrera has struggled this season. While his defense is solid wherever he plays, his offense has been subpar. In 2023, Cabrera is batting .195 with a .538 OPS and -.58 WAR. He has just 30 hits in 154 at-bats. Cabrera has yet to find his groove at the plate.

While Cabrera is a valuable fielder who can play all over the diamond, the Yankees have Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has shown he can play several positions, too. IKF has been on an offensive tear lately, and he has no minor-league options, so he’s staying put over Cabrera.

Some time in Triple-A should be good for Cabrera. He can gain confidence while he works on his hitting and tries to find some momentum. Once he gets his bat going again, he can make an impact on this Yankees team the next time he’s called upon. Cabrera brings spunk and heart to the team. This won’t be the last we see of this young player.

Ed. Note — After this was written, Jack Curry reported on Wednesday night that Oswaldo Cabrera will be sent down to Triple-A as one of the corresponding moves for three Yankees who are set to return this weekend.

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