Project their future...

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With the future logjam we have at 3B/1B/DH, what is going to happen with these guys?

Who do we keep and give the opportunity, and who eventually gets traded, or possibly goes unprotected in the Rule 5 draft. (I know the first 4 listed will not go unprotected when it gets to that point, but Wilken and Boeve just don't seem to be part of our plans anymore, so...)

Fischer (1B, 3B)

Burke (1B)

Adams (1B, 3B)

Bitonti, (1B, 3B)

Wilken (3B, 1B)

Boeve (3B)

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This is how I see things happening.

Adams could get the call up once rosters expand or due to the next injury.  I think he gets first crack at a job.  Can he run with it and be a possibility in 2027 as part of a platoon?

I think Burke is next in line for 1B, and could come as early as the start of the 2027 season if there is one.  I don't think we see him in 2026.

Fischer in 2027, could split time at 1B, 3B, and DH.  I am thinking after the all star break, not at the start of the season. (If only Yelich wasn't a problem, he is going to be an issue the next two seasons) All depends on what is going on with Made, and if they view him as their 3B of the future.  If Made is that guy, then this logjam gets even murkier.

Bitonti is still a couple seasons away from that decision, but he's pushing it in A+ currently, could he be a guy we trade at next year's deadline or during the off season?  I hope not, his power is immense!!!!  If you've seen his power live, and in person, it is just AWESOME!

Wilken and Boeve are just not in our plans anymore imo.  These are guys I can easily see being traded as throw-ins, or not protected, or DFA'd in the future.

There just isn't going to be room for Burke, Fischer, Adams AND Bitonti once he's ready.  There is going to have to be some kind of movement sooner of later.  It;s a good problem to have I guess...