CINCINNATI — Asdrubal Cabrera moved around a lot for the New York Mets, switching spots all over the infield. He was on the go Friday, too — to the Philadelphia Phillies.

The NL East-leading Phillies swung a deal four days before the trade deadline, getting Cabrera from the Mets for Double-A right-hander Franklyn Kilome.

“He’s proven in the batter’s box,” Philadelphia general manager Matt Klentak said. “He’s a solid hitter and can cover three defensive positions. We see him playing second, short and third. Adding a player with flexibility to our roster was really important. We think he’s an excellent roster fit for our current group of Phillies.”

“We think this was our most pressing need. It was important to get this one done, but we will continue to make phone calls looking for any possible way to upgrade the club,” he said.

Cabrera was hitting .277 with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs as the Mets’ second baseman. The 32-year-old Cabrera was a two-time All-Star shortstop for Cleveland earlier in his career.

New York saves the remaining $2,883,065 of Cabrera’s $8.25 million salary, which is assumed by the Phillies. He is eligible for free agency after the season.

In the middle of a disappointing season, the Mets traded closer Jeurys Familia to Oakland last weekend and saved $3,025,134 of his $7,925,000 salary.

Cabrera split his time at second base, third base and shortstop last year with the Mets. He has started only at second this season. He homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs in Thursday night’s 12-6 win over Pittsburgh.

Cabrera was traded at the deadline four years ago when Cleveland sent him to Washington.