Nick Gonzales remains an important piece of the Pirates’ lineup, but his position entering 2027 is far less certain. With Konnor Griffin expected at shortstop, Brandon Lowe entering free agency and Pittsburgh still needing another infielder, the Pirates have decisions to make at second and third base. Alex Stumpf looks at whether settling Gonzales into one position could help him defensively and why Pittsburgh may need an answer sooner rather than later.