Between the two players, Dusty Baker would have backups at every infield spot and center...
Mauricio Dubon reported to camp with an additional 25 pounds on his frame after slashing just .208/.254/.294 in 216 plate appearances as an Astro last year.JUPITER, Fla. — They lost a unanimous American League Cy Young winner and a first baseman who became a clubhouse cornerstone, but the Astros’ biggest question might be on the bench.
Though they claimed Rylan Bannon off waivers from the Chicago Cubs and traded with Detroit for Bligh Madris, the Astros declined to add a proven utility man on a major league deal after Díaz departed, signaling faith in rookie David Hensley and a bounce-back season from Mauricio Dubón. New first baseman José Abreu is 36 and, though he played 157 games last season, could see time at designated hitter as half-days off during the season, especially if the team is intent on easing Michael Brantley back from shoulder surgery and playing Yordan Alvarez more in left field.
“I’m trying to move him around, trying to figure out who I’m going to play over there and hopefully not lose a whole bunch on days I have to give Abreu off or, God forbid, something happens and he gets injured,” manager Dusty Baker said. “ is doing much like Díaz did for us last year playing multiple positions, so just trying to get him ready for that.”
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