Herrera started 2011 as an extra infielder but he's forced Jim Tracy's hand and pushed his way into the lineup in recent games.

"It's like having an extra infielder".

Without Luis Sojo available, Clay Bellinger is the only extra middle infielder on the Yankees' roster.

"You're an extra infielder out there if you can catch the ball and make plays," Glavine said.

But it may depend on what happens in Atlanta with our extra infielders.

Manager Joe Torre said he could be an extra infielder on the opening-day roster.

"The short list would include middle pitching help as well as an extra infielder and an extra outfielder."

Magadan, who has played in five leagues as a professional and hit .300 in all five, sits and watches these days because he is an extra infielder.

With Kent back from the disabled list, the Dodgers have an extra infielder.

It forced Bobby Meacham into the game as Randolph's replacement and left the Yankees without an extra infielder for the remainder of the game.