# Yankees cut fan favorite Oswaldo Cabrera

> Yankees drop Oswaldo Cabrera after short MLB stint
- Title: Yankees cut fan favorite Oswaldo Cabrera · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Yankees drop Oswaldo Cabrera after short MLB stint Cabrera, a 2024 Triple-A performer, becomes waiver wire target after Yankees designate him for assignment
- Keywords: yankees, oswaldo cabrera, twins, mlb, waiver wire, triple-a, scranton wilkes barre, yankees roster, cut, fan, favorite, Oswaldo
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/yankees-suddenly-cut-fan-favorite-during-twins-series-12452885
- Author: Michael DeRosa
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: yankees, oswaldo cabrera, twins, mlb, waiver wire, triple-a, scranton wilkes barre, yankees roster
## Yankees move Cabrera
Yankees designate Oswaldo Cabrera for assignment after he went 0-for-9 with three plate appearances.
## Cabrera's stats
He hit 19 home runs and 69 RBI in 122 games with Triple-A Scranton Wilkes Barre.
## Yankees roster move
Schmidt's return from injury freed up a roster spot for the designation.
## Cabrera's history
In five seasons with Yankees, he hit 20 home runs and 95 RBI across 304 games.
## Waiver wire target
Other teams may claim Cabrera off waivers after Yankees designate him for assignment.
## Key takeaway

Cabrera, a 2024 Triple-A performer, becomes waiver wire target after Yankees designate him for assignment