The ability to slug can take a team deep into October, and one of the New York Yankees’ trade deadline acquisitions might indirectly make this trait more valuable through his defensive versatility and frisky approach at the plate.

Yankees shortstop Jose Caballero has already made his presence felt. Across his first 11 games with New York, the 28-year-old has collected eight hits and earned a 1.122 OPS. He mashed his first two home runs as a Yankee during the team’s 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday.

The righty’s two long balls were part of a nine-home run performance.

“That’s why they are the Bronx Bombers,” Caballero told MLB.com after the game. “Hanging out with those guys, something has to be contagious.”

While Caballero’s marks will likely revert towards the mean

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