The Yankees havent just survived without Gerrit Cole all season, but . Oswaldo Cabreras solid play at third base has been a major reason why. After going hitle s in his previous three games, Cabrera had a pair of singles in Thursdays 5-0 win over Seattle. And hes been more than serviceable at third base, where, according to Fangraphs, hes tied for third in Defensive Runs Saved. Oswaldo Cabrera had a pair of singles in Thursdays 5-0 win over Seattle. JASON SZENES FOR THE NEW YORK POST But LeMahieus return is fast approaching, with his rehab a signment from the foot injury thats sidelined him all year scheduled to move to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this weekend and a potential season debut with the Yankees in Anaheim, Calif., next week. Explore More Cabrera said he was looking forward to the return of LeMahieu. We know the things he can do for us, Cabrera said. LeMahieus presence may ease some of the , who has struggled badly against left-handed pitching this season. The lefty-swinging Rizzo has traditionally hit left-handers well. His .825 OPS against them last year was 12th-best Ashton Goudeau Jersey among lefty hitters with at least 80 plate appearances. Anthony Rizzo is the 13th-worst overall batter versus lefties. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con This season, though, Rizzo is 13th-worst overall versus lefties, with an OPS of .447. Rizzo said the trouble is mostly due to not seeing many left-handers lately. And San Diego is scheduled to throw three straight righty starters at the Yankees in their upcoming series. Still, a healthy LeMahieu could fill in for Rizzo at first, keeping Cabrera at third against lefties. Jose Trevino left Thursdays game with an illne s, according to Aaron Boone. Austin Wells pinch hit for Trevino in the bottom of the eighth. Go beyond the box score with the Bombers Sign up for Inside the Yankees by Greg Joyce, exclusively on Sports+. Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Boone said Trevino would travel with the team to the West Coast. After the game, Trevino said he was fine and would be able to play Friday. Clay Holmes bounced back well from his first poor outing of the season. After giving up four runs in Mondays lo s to the Mariners, Holmes picked up a four-out save Thursday. Jose Trevino of the New York Yankees. Robert Sabo for NY Post He entered with the bases loaded and two outs in the eighth and got Luke Raley to ground out and then pitched around a pair of singles in the ninth. Boone said he wasnt surprised Holmes didnt have any lingering i sues after Monday. Hes cut out for it, Boone said of the closer role. In that role, youre gonna get burned every now and then. Youve got to turn the page. Hes equipped to handle that. It was also Holmes third save of more than three outs. Boone said he doesnt want to use Holmes for over an inning too often. Anthony Volpe extended his career-long hitting streak to 16 games with a leadoff single in the bottom of the first. He added a double in the seventh. Its the longest hitting streak by a Yankee since Didi Gregorius 17-game streak in 2017. Cole is expected to throw a second live batting-practice se sion Saturday. Ryan Mcmahon Jersey
