HOUSTON – Just as the Yankees kicked off an important stretch of games, Jose Caballero was kicked out of Tuesday’s series opener against the Astros.
Caballero became enraged at plate umpire Ramon DeJesus during a fourth inning at-bat at Daikin Park and – once again – manager Aaron Boone could not save him from being tossed out.
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Attempting to hold up his swing on a Framber Valdez delivery, Caballero appeared to swing through the pitch, which then bounced and struck Caballero on the back leg.
Sep 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees third baseman Jose Caballero (72) reacts on a pitch during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Caballero clearly felt he hadn’t swung and should have been awarded first base. Turning his ire toward DeJesus, Caballero was quickly tossed as Boone rushed out of the Yanks’ dugout.
Pinch-hitter Ryan McMahon resumed Caballero’s at-bat and grounded out, ending the inning, with the Yankees ahead 2-0. Defensively, McMahon replaced Caballero at third base.
We’ve been here before with Caballero, who got himself ejected Aug. 20 in the 10th inning of a game at Tampa against the Rays.
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Caballero’s argument on a stolen base, reversed by replay, forced the Yankees to use their last bench player and required Giancarlo Stanton to play right field.
After the Yankees won 6-4 in 10 innings, Caballero said that he was “really frustrated,” and that “I have to do better next time.”
Boone said that the timing of Caballero’s ejection “can’t happen.”
“In that situation…you’ve got to turn away and let me handle that,” said Boone. As a player, “you can’t allow yourself to cross a line.”
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Jose Caballero ejected again, this time in Yankees vs Astros