Mets 2B Asdrubal Cabrera has been oft-involved in trade rumors ahead of the trade deadline on July 31. With the Mets selling, Cabrera's future looms over every at-bat.
In the team's Thursday night over the Pirates Cabrera starred, going 3-5 with a double, home run (18) and four RBI. After the game, Cabrera commented on trade rumors.
"This is my team right now and I'm thinking much about it," Cabrera said. "I just come here and do my job. New York Mets, this is my team. Whatever happens, I can't control that. I just come here and do my best and help the team to win."
The Diamondbacks have been recently checking in on Cabrera, reports Buster Olney of ESPN.
This season, Cabrera is hitting .277/.329/.488 with 18 HR and 58 RBI.