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Cabrera (thumb/hamstring) was able to pinch hit Monday and thinks he'll be able to return to the lineup Wednesday, Kristie Ackert of The New York Daily News reports. "He had a good BP and caught ground balls with absolutely no problem," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "He thinks maybe one more day all the pain will be gone completely."

The fact that Collins was willing to use him as a pinch hitter is a strong indication that Cabrera won't require a trip to the DL after all, as it removed the possibility of back-dating the stint. Barring a setback, expect him back at shortstop for Wednesday's series finale against the Giants.

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