The New York Yankees are assembling what looks like a true World Series contender this season, and for the first time in a while, their infield appears to be a position of strength rather than a question mark.

First base is locked down, and the rest of the diamond features a competitive mix of Ryan McMahon, Jose Cabellero, Amed Rosario, and even Anthony Volpe in the conversation. That depth, however, comes at a cost—and the odd man out could be a familiar name.

According to Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller, the most likely trade candidate wearing pinstripes is utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera. "But when and where does Cabrera fit back into the mix in the Bronx?" Miller writes. "If they can swap Cabrera for a bullpen arm, they'll probably do it."

Cabrera was once a top infield prospect in the Yankees system, but now finds himself without a clear path to regular playing time in the majors. At 27 years old, he's still relatively young, affordable, and under club control for at least two more seasons—making him an attractive trade chip for a team looking to bolster their bullpen for a postseason push.

His versatility is his biggest asset. Cabrera can play multiple positions, which should help the Yankees find a trade partner before the deadline. Over 858 career at-bats, he's posted a .234 batting average with 20 home runs, a .641 OPS, and 2.0 bWAR.

While parting with yet another former top prospect is never easy, Cabrera's greatest value to this Yankees team may be as a trade piece—one that could bring back the kind of bullpen help that makes a World Series run more realistic. It's a tough but familiar story in the Bronx: another promising prospect whose future lies elsewhere.