At a time when bullpens are expanding and benches are smaller than ever, teams need as much versatility as possible from their position players. Billy McKinney might just help the BlueJays in that regard. (bnicholsonsmith)
Arden on Twitter At a time when bullpens are expanding and benches are smaller than ever, teams need as much versatility as possible from their position players. The Dodgers won consecutive National League pennants while moving players around the diamond constantly, and other teams are now prioritizing versatility, too. That’s why the likes of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Cavan Biggio and Brandon Drury play all over the diamond and why top prospect Bo Bichette saw some time at second base last year.
Six years later the 24-year-old’s still an outfielder, and will likely begin the season in a left field platoon with Teoscar Hernandez. Meanwhile, Justin Smoak will get most of the starts at first base. But as Montoyo says, Smoak will sometimes need a rest. On those days, McKinney would be a candidate to start at first along with Brandon Drury and Kendrys Morales. While the 35-year-old Morales isn’t as mobile as he used to be, his manager doesn’t sound concerned. “He’s fine,” Montoyo said.
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