Nix has never played first base in the major leagues, though he's played just about every other position. The Yankees would love to get a right-handed hitting option with Lyle Overbay struggling against left-handed pitchers. 

Nix, 30, is batting .239 in 71 at-bats this season with a homer and six RBI. He's on a three-game hitting streak in which he's gone 4 for 11 with a double and two RBI. 

Nix is hitting just .217 with one home run this season, but he has started 10 consecutive games, with a .250 average and three runs scored in that run. It isn't the most impressive line, and Nix doesn't really boast a stellar track record (although he was a promising prospect several years ago), but manager Joe Girardi seems to like him, so you'll be getting an everyday third baseman who has shortstop eligibility; Nix's 60 at-bats are already more than Travis Snider, Conor Gillaspie, and Ryan Roberts.

Nix had eight home runs and 10 steals in 313 at-bats over the last two years -- essentially half a season's worth of at-bats playing sparingly and not allowed to get into a groove. With regular playing time, Nix could be a decent short-term contributor while boasting valuable shortstop eligibility. 

Starting Monday against Houston, Nix has started at third base in the last seven consecutive games. Over his last six games as a starter, Nix has gone 6 for 20 (.300), though there were no RBI or extra-base hits over that span. 

Nix has made 16 starts on the season for the Yankees and is batting .232 with a homer and four RBI. That said, he's also struck out 18 times and has only one hit for extra bases.