The combination of Amed Rosario’s arrival in the majors and Asdrubal Cabrera’s deteriorating defense at short ended Cabrera’s time as the Mets’ shortstop. Cabrera is still going to have a starting role on the team this year, but which position he will be manning is subject to change depending on what moves the team makes—or doesn’t make—before the season begins.
The two positions of questions are second base and third base. So which one would be the superior option for the switch-hitting veteran?
If the Mets went into Opening Day with the exact roster they have right now, Cabrera would likely be their third baseman.