That’s especially the case after last year’s deadline trade of shortstop Javy Báez, the Cubs’ best infielder over the last six seasons.
“Not to say the guys we currently have aren’t good defenders, especially with having Nico [Hoerner] and [Nick] Madrigal in that group,” Hottovy said. “But just having depth in that position, having guys that can feed off of each other, it’s always nice to be able to move guys around and do different things with guys.”“This is probably one of the most exciting shortstops in the game for sure,” said Cubs catcher Yan Gomes, “one of the guys that definitely doesn’t take any time off on defense.
The $4 million, one-year deal — pending a physical as of Saturday — was expected to be official by Monday’s first official workouts. “Any pitching coach who says he doesn’t like solid defense is lying,” Hottovy said. “I’ve heard nothing but good things about him. I just think with the guys we currently have it’s going to be exciting to see how they put it all together.”
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