If Mayo can play an average 3B he should be here in mid June. There’s a role for him. Might as well get the service clock benefits while Mateo is playing well.
The flip side is… is if we score more runs then we play less close/save situation games. So we could bludgeon teams.
If we move on from Baumann right now, I’d like to see us rotate fresh arms of Baker, Tate, and Vespi. With Krook, Ort, and Heasley being on the next tier. This won’t solve our Kimbrel problem but then we won’t have to trade for a 2nd reliever along the way like a Kopech, Scott, or Puk.
I wouldn't try Westburg in CF as his primary position (as a super utility, sure). He’s been so stable in the dirt. Holliday is a maybe.
I'm more confident in Mayo's defense than others. Not that he'll be a better defender, but that he'll be a net positive. Austin Riley-esque. Plan B would be 1B IMO because of IF experience.
Tough to really say for 2024 though with how Mateo and Westburg are playing (and RHHs). Urias is the low man but don't want Mayo sitting that much. Probably takes an injury for Mayo to get a shot before rosters expand.
For Holliday and Mayo both: our IF is really good. Players have key strengths even if not great all-around like Gunnar/Adley. Westburg is trending toward being plus all-around.
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