◆NEWSPirates Acquire Johnathan Rodríguez◆ROSTEROptioned RF Johnathan Rodríguez to Indianapolis Indians◆HOT BATEsmerlyn Valdez: .222 AVG, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 1.002 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEBrandon Lowe 2-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆NEWSWhite Sox Acquire Jose Urquidy◆ROSTERBaltimore Orioles traded RF Johnathan Rodríguez to Pittsburgh Pirates for cash◆ON THE BUMPPaul Skenes: 19 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTERSigned RHP Damarcus Rideout-Carter◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.315)◆ROSTERDesignated C Shawn Ross for assignment◆STATBraxton Ashcraft ranks 6th in the NL in strikeouts (135)

The Point

Should Nick Gonzales Keep the Third Base Job?

May 8 · 16:39

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Episode Notes

Alex Stumpf breaks down the Pirates’ suddenly interesting third base decision, where Nick Gonzales’ bat has earned him real playing time but Jared Triolo’s Gold Glove defense still carries major value. With the Pirates trying to protect a young pitching staff and clean up defensive issues elsewhere, the question becomes whether third base should belong to Gonzales, Triolo, or some version of a split.