Brandon Drury started at first base for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday night against Rochester, driving in both runs in a 2-0 win and playing errorless ball in the field. It was Drury’s initial start at first this season after appearing in a combined 38 games as the DH or at third for Double-A Trenton and SWB.

Drury, who played one inning of a major league game at first for Arizona, could be getting familiar with the position in case the Yankees decide first baseman Tyler Austin needs to play more than the four games he has started since May 25 at first. More at-bats would be easier to come by for Austin in the minors. Austin’s reduction in playing time came when Greg Bird came off the DL on May 26. Austin is 0-for-15 with 10 Ks in those four starts.

Drury began the season as the Yankees’ starting third baseman, but on April 7 went on the DL with migraine headaches and blurred vision. On May 15 he ended a minor league rehab stint and was optioned to SWB because Miguel Andujar was entrenched as the Yankees’ starting third baseman.

With experience at second and third base, adding first increases Drury’s value to a roster.

“It can help. Versatility has been something Brandon has done throughout his career,’’ manager Aaron Boone said before the Yankees’ 3-0 win over the Nationals on Tuesday night at the Stadium. “Adding some versatility to his game certainly puts him in a better position to help our club at some point.’’