The Yankees rode an early offensive eruption to a 7-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday afternoon, though they had to wait through a nearly three-hour weather delay to finish off the series-clinching victory in the Bronx.

NEW YORK – Speedy and versatile infielder Jose Caballero was traded to the Yankees late Thursday afternoon, moving all the way from the visiting dugout. During the Yankees’ afternoon game against the Tampa Bay Rays at the Stadium, Caballero learned he’d been dealt to the home side – receiving hugs and well wishes from his old teammates.

Giancarlo Stanton and Ben Rice homered in the first two innings and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 in a game interrupted by rain for nearly three hours.