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Oswaldo Cabrera claimed by Cincinnati Reds off waivers from Yankees
The Cincinnati Reds have claimed infielder and outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the New York Yankees. The move follows the Yankees' decision to designate Cabrera for assignment to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for Clarke Schmidt.
Cabrera, a versatile utility player who spent five seasons with the Yankees, had been performing well in Triple-A this season, batting .288 with a .790 OPS in 122 games. His tenure in New York was previously impacted by a significant ankle injury sustained during the 2025 season.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone and media members expressed high regard for Cabrera, noting his positive impact on the clubhouse and his resilience following injury. The Yankees organization also released a farewell message praising his energy and character.
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Aaron Boone · Cincinnati Reds · Clarke Schmidt · New York Yankees · Oswaldo Cabrera
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cabrera has a career major league batting average of .232 across 304 games.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yankees manager Aaron Boone expressed high respect for Cabrera, calling him one of the players he admires most.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Cincinnati Reds claimed Oswaldo Cabrera off waivers from the New York Yankees. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The New York Yankees designated Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Clarke Schmidt. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Cabrera batted .288 with a .790 OPS in 122 games at Triple-A this season. nypost.com