The Chicago Cubs have spent most of the offseason addressing the areas that needed the most attention. The bullpen has added some pieces, but the expectation is for them to lose Kyle Tucker.
Whatever happens with Tucker, at this stage, the roster is mostly set.
However, there are still ways for a contending team to improve, even if it’s a depth piece.
Perhaps someone like Isiah Kiner-Falefa?
The former New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays infielder is what he is at this point in his career. He won’t wow anyone, but he doesn’t hurt a team, usually.
Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report named the Cubs a landing spot as they look to add depth to what can be a decent team.
“The Cubs have once again rebuilt their bullpen with a series of low-cost signings, adding Phil Maton, Hunter Harvey, Jacob Webb and Hoby Milner while also re-signing Caleb Thielbar. With the relief corps restocked and the rotation filled after Shota Imanaga accepted his qualifying offer, shoring up the bench with a versatile infielder might be the final piece of the offseason puzzle,” Reuter wrote.
Kiner-Falefa is one of those players who can play every game in a different position. Even if his offensive production isn’t much, there’s value in having players like him around.
I know most Yankees fans didn’t love him, but there’s a reason he’s been in this league for as long as he has.
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