NEW YORK — The trade deadline has passed and the Yankees got two players at the buzzer to make this trade deadline a true success.

The first buzzer move was acquiring Here’s a refined two‑paragraph write‑up on the Yankees acquiring versatile utilityman José Caballero from the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees sent outfielder Everson Pereira and a player to be named later in exchange, freeing up a roster spot and reinforcing depth ahead of the postseason  . Notably, the deal happened during a game between the two clubs—Caballero was pulled mid-match, symbolizing the urgency and calculated nature of the move  .

Caballero brings elite speed, defensive versatility, and high-level baserunning to the Yankees bench. Leading MLB with 34 stolen bases this season, he has seen time at nearly every infield position—and even spot duty in the outfield—giving manager Aaron Boone a flexible late‑game option  . Though his bat (.226 average, low power numbers) isn’t expected to carry the lineup, Caballero’s role as a pinch‑runner, defensive sub, and tactical asset fits the Yankees’ blueprint of augmenting their power core with players who can make game‑changing plays in narrow margins late in games.

More info to come.

(Top Image Credit: MLB.com)