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Cabrera went 1-for-2 with a walk, double and two RBI on Sunday against the Red Sox.

Cabrera gave the Indians the lead with a two-RBI double in the fourth inning, recording his 37th and 38th RBI of the season. He has now collected at least one hit in five of his last six games, during which he's scored three runs and driven in five. He'll continue to see the majority of his at-bats against right-handed pitchers, with Brandon Guyer taking over against lefties.

Cabrera is not starting Sunday against the Tigers.

Cabrera is one of eight regular starters to hit the bench after the Indians clinched a playoff berth Saturday. Brandon Barnes will start in right field.

Cabrera is out of the lineup against Toronto on Friday, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Cabrera will receive a breather following 14 straight games in the lineup, during which he's slashed .289/.373/.400 with six RBI and five doubles. Brandon Guyer will pick up a start in right field in his place.

Cabrera is out of the lineup against Boston on Wednesday.

Cabrera will retreat to the bench after going 5-for-7 with two home runs, two RBI and three runs scored over the first two games of this series. Brandon Guyer will man right field in his stead with left-hander Brian Johnson on the hill for the Red Sox.

Cabrera went 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in the Indians' 8-0 victory over the Orioles.

Cabrera did all his damage in his fourth-inning plate appearance, when he took Sean Gilmartin deep with the bases loaded to record the fourth grand slam of his career and first since May 27, 2016. Though he languished in the minors to begin the season after waiting until April to sign with Cleveland, Cabrera has emerged as an everyday player for the big club with injuries decimating the Tribe's outfield depth. Cabrera's production hasn't been eye-popping, but his .682 OPS through 43 games should be enough to lock him into a full-time role until one of Lonnie Chisenhall (calf) or Tyler Naquin (hip) is able to return from the disabled list.