The New York Yankees enter Saturday’s clash with the Baltimore Orioles searching for a win that can keep faint division hopes alive. Sitting three games back of the Toronto Blue Jays, the math isn’t friendly, but the Yankees aren’t ready to fold just yet. Every game feels like another desperate swing to stay in the race.

But the lineup card has raised eyebrows this weekend , not because of who is playing, but because of who isn’t: Jose Caballero.

A Sparkplug Without a Role

Since arriving from Tampa Bay at the trade deadline, Caballero has been one of the Yankees’ most reliable sparks. In 35 games, the infielder owns a 136 wRC+, swiping 14 bases, hitting three home runs, and doing all the little things that help turn games. His impact has been obvious.

And yet, Caballero has been largel

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