Multiple Yankee injuries have led to Miguel Andujar being a prominent figure in the lineup once again, and the results at the plate have been promising for the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year runner-up.

Andujar has belted three homers in his last five games, showcasing the power that got him that honor a few years back. And while he’s still getting used to playing the outfield, the Yankees have used him at third base and first base as well, proving he can be a versatile asset for the pinstripes.

Andujar spoke to New York media before the Yanks’ series finale against the Boston Red Sox to say that consistent playing time is why he feels confident at the dish.

“Physically and mentally, I feel very good and that’s been great,” he said via an interpreter. “Right now, I’m getting more of an opportunity to play on a daily basis, and I believe in myself. I think that if I keep playing and keep doing the work I need to do, then I should be able to keep getting the results I’m getting. For me, it’s a matter of playing and repetition out there.”

The same goes for Andujar’s reps in the outfield, as a prime example of needing more time to adjust to the position came in Saturday’s 7-3 loss. Andujar thought a ball was going to leave the yard in left field as he was backing up on a fly ball from Xander Bogaerts. But the ball dropped in play for a double, one that had a 95 percent catch probability, per StatCast.

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