If Cameron Maybin’s Yankees days are numbered, he’s going out with a bang.

The journeyman outfielder, who may be cast aside when Aaron Judge returns from the injured list, homered for the third straight game, a personal best, in the Yankees’ 3-0 shutout of the Rays at the Stadium.

Maybin went 3-for-3, scored twice and now has multiple hits in five of his past eight games to raise his batting average to .299.

“He’s been a really good player and another guy that has come in here and fit in, jelled, impacted the room, and then his performance speaks for itself between the lines, what he’s brought,” manager Aaron Boone said. “The flexibility to play anywhere in the outfield, the speed he brings to the basepaths, the energy he plays the game with and brings to the dugout on a nightly basis. We’ve seen the power come into play the last few days. He’s been really good for us — really good.”

Still, it may not be enough for him to keep a roster spot. The Yankees sent outfielder Mike Tauchman down to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday night, to make room on the roster for Giancarlo Stanton (left calf). Judge (strained left oblique) could be back by the weekend, likely meaning the end for the 32-year-old Maybin, unless the Yankees want to carry five outfielders and go with 12 pitchers instead of the 13 they usually have.



Whatever happens, he has been a valuable piece, helping the Yankees overcome the injuries to Judge and Stanton. He was acquired from the Indians on April 25 for cash considerations and has slashed .299/.375/.467 with an .842 OPS in 38 games.

“One of the coolest, most positive teammates I’ve ever had,” Luke Voit said. “He knows the situation going on and you can’t tell. He’s been raking recently. He’s an awesome player. You can tell he’s played in the big leagues a long time.”