This isn’t the first time there have been rumors floating around the Cabrera could be asked to change positions by the Mets’ brass. Earlier in the year, the thought process was that he could be used at third base since Jose Reyes started out the season so poorly.
Unfortunately, now that Neil Walker hurt his hamstring and will likely be out for several weeks, the Mets are considering having Cabrera fill in on the other side of the second base bag instead.
Not only that, but according to Mets beat reporters, the team is also thinking this is a good idea to keep Jose Reyes at shortstop.