Yankees prospect ‘working for any opportunity’ to get into the lineup

Oswaldo Cabrera is looking to earn a spot in the New York Yankees lineup.

Oswaldo Cabrera is looking to get into the mix.

The New York Yankees utility player got into 44 major league games last season and is looking to continue to contribute as a regular member of the lineup.

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“I’m working for any opportunity,” Cabrera told the New York Post’s Mark W. Sanchez. “I’m working at left field. I’m working at shortstop, third base, second base, right field, second base, wherever ... I’m just working hard so the moment they give me an opportunity, just be in the shape to [run with] that opportunity.”

The Yankees have yet to establish a permanent solution for the left field position which opened up after Andrew Benintendi signed a five year, $75 million deal with the Chicago White Sox. Cabrera will be competing with Aaron Hicks for the left field job, barring a last-minute move by Brian Cashman. The general manager also recently signed Billy McKinneyWillie Calhoun and Rafael Ortega as outfield depth.

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In his 44 games up with the Yankees last season, Cabrera hit .247/.312/.429 with six home runs and 19 RBI. The 23-year-old got looks in right field, left field, shortstop, third base, second base and first base.

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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com.

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