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Yankees DFA beloved Oswaldo Cabrera
Yankees send longtime star Oswaldo Cabrera to make roster space for pitcher Clarke Schmidt
In brief
Yankees send longtime star Oswaldo Cabrera to make roster space for pitcher Clarke Schmidt Yankees designated Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment to activate pitcher Clarke Schmidt Originally reported by New York Post.
Longtime Yankees star leaves
Yankees designated Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment Wednesday to clear a spot for pitcher Clarke Schmidt
“Very difficult”
Cabrera's comeback journey
Cabrera returned from a broken ankle injury in 2025 after playing three games for the Yankees
Manager's tough decision
Manager Aaron Boone called it a very difficult move for a player he deeply respects
“Very difficult”
Schmidt activation plan
Yankees activate pitcher Clarke Schmidt from 60-day injured list to fill roster spot
Roster strategy
Yankees preserved pitching depth by designating Cabrera instead of moving him to 60-day injured list
What it means
Yankees designated Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment to activate pitcher Clarke Schmidt
