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BOSTON — Oswaldo Cabrera started for a sixth time in the Yankees’ past seven games Sunday, earning more playing time both because his own bat has shown life and others’ — notably DJ LeMahieu’s — have scuffled for too long.
Cabrera has turned some opportunity into more opportunity.
The Yankees’ search for a third baseman who can swing led to more chances for Cabrera this month, opportunities he has run with — and opportunities that might soon be drying up.
The switch hitter reached base twice, including a big ground-rule double smacked into right that drove in two insurance runs, in Sunday’s 8-2 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park in which a hot hitter remained hot.
This month Cabrera has gone from utility man to third baseman, getting time because the Yankees did not have another option.
The Yankees now have another option after trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr., who could start at third as soon as Monday.
Doing so likely would mean sitting (or optioning) Cabrera, who has gone 13-for-37 (.351) with a home run in his past 14 games, raising his average from .227 to .246 and OPS from .606 to .646.
“He’s just such that good utility that you can put anywhere,” manager Aaron Boone said. “Especially from the left side; certainly liked his at-bats lately.”
Not much has not changed in his swing, Cabrera said, but he feels he has found more consistency at the plate, possibly because he has gotten consistently more playing time.
It is easier to hit when you are hitting most days.
“It’s not easy,” Cabrera said of his usual utility role that often comes with sporadic time. “It’s not easy when you’re not playing. At the same time, I have to try to do my best even when I’m not playing and trying to do my best to stay ready.”
The coming days will in large part decide whether Cabrera’s sizzling streak will be given a chance to grow hotter.
Among the many moving parts that will be affected by the transactions ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline is Cabrera’s role.
Chisholm’s presence could bump LeMahieu into a more permanent backup position (unless the Yankees get drastic with a player who is owed significant money through 2026).
Giancarlo Stanton is expected to be activated off the injured list Monday, which will bump someone off the roster.
The Yankees could option Cabrera, which would ensure that they would not lose anyone on waivers, but would they send down a bat which might have turned a corner?
“He’s an important part of things,” Boone said of Cabrera.
If Cabrera stays, the Yankees could look toward Jahmai Jones or even LeMahieu.
Wherever he is, Cabrera just wants to play and win. Recently, his play has helped him earn more time and helped the Yankees win.
“I’m the type of guy who just likes to play,” Cabrera said when asked if he wonders about his role after the deadline. “In my mind, it’s whatever they decide they have to do. With me in specific, if I’m playing I’m happy.
“I just want to help the team win, and that’s the most important thing in my mind. So any way that they need me … I will do it.”
