"He should start as full time ss" "He absolutely belongs on the playoff roster" - New York Yankees fans believe Oswaldo Cabrera should be on the postseason roster

The New York Yankees are getting some quality play from one of their most recent call-ups. Oswaldo Cabrera has been on fire since making his MLB debut with New York. His recent success has left the Yankees front office with a tough decision regarding their playoff roster.

In 11 games, Cabrera has three doubles and a triple. But that's not where Carera has shined in his short career in pinstripes. He has been a defensive monster for the Yankees. Bouncing between right field and short stop, Cabrera has been flashing the leather.

Some fans have been frustrated with the play of Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has been underwhelming at the plate this year. Kiner-Falefa only has one home run on the season. While having a fielding percentage of .972, he ranks among the top 20 fielders in MLB. The lack of web-gem plays and low offensive numbers doesn't sit well with fans.

Cabrera would be very useful for the Yankees in the playoffs. In his 11 games this year, he has split them between right field and shortstop. Cabrera's ability to play multiple positions confidently along with being a switch hitter gives Aaron Boone more flexibility.

Some Yankees fans are mentioning that Cabrera deserves a playoff roster spot over Aaron Hicks. Hicks has struggled this year, hitting only .216 with six home runs; fans think Carbrera deserves the outfield spot over him.

Some fans believe that Cabrera should get a shot in center. The New York Yankees ultimately don't want Aaron Judge to be their everyday center fielder. They would like him in one of the corners. Cabrera has been able to hold his own in right, and some fans want to see him flying around in center field.

The Yankees are waiting for two important players to come off of the IL. Matt Carpenter fractured his foot and may return before the end of the season. Harrison Bader, who the Yankees traded Jordfan Montgomery for, is still in his walking boot. There isn't a clear timetable for Bader's return.

As the New York Yankees get ready for the postseason, Aaron Boone has time to find a place for Cabrera

The New york Yankees have an eight-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. Boone has the ability to experiment with Cabrera in the lineup. With Bader still in a walking boot, maybe Boone could throw Cabrera out in center to give Aaron Judge some rest.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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