Cave went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over the Red Sox.
The 29-year-old got in on the action against Red Sox rookie Kutter Crawford as he drilled a 400-foot shot to center field to extend the Twins' lead in the second inning. Injuries have opened up the door for Cave, affording him a fair amount of playing time since the beginning of August. While he got off to a cold start, he has heated up recently by going 5-for-10 with two home runs over his last four games. He should see semi-regular opportunities in manager Rocco Baldelli's lineup as long as the outfield remains hampered by injuries.