Panamanian Players Active in MLB Games on August 18

Several Panamanian baseball players saw action in Major League Baseball games on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with notable appearances across different teams. José 'Chema' Caballero was involved in the New York Yankees' 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

Caballero entered the game in the seventh inning as a pinch runner for Paul Goldschmidt and subsequently played third base. He recorded an out in his sole plate appearance during the ninth inning, striking out against the Orioles. Despite his offensive outcome, he remained in the game defensively.

In another game, Leonardo Jiménez of the Miami Marlins was used as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of their 6-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Jiménez grounded out to third base in his only at-bat. Phillies player Edmundo Sosa remained on the bench and did not participate in the game.

Additionally, Iván Herrera of the St. Louis Cardinals played as the designated hitter in their 3-0 win against the Cincinnati Reds. Herrera went hitless in four at-bats, striking out twice during the contest.