I believe that Black’s defense made major strides in 2023 both in terms of year-to-year and throughout this most recent campaign. It’s important to keep in mind that, while his fielding % did improve at AAA, improvement and development is not always apparent in the numbers. I feel as though I saw noticeable progress at third base for him throughout the year even when the results didn’t necessarily paint the same picture at AA. All of that not even to mention the taste that he got at first base which, as much as some might disagree, is not any easy position to just pick up. The goal for him short-term is a split between those two spots, hopefully leaning more third base or even, if he gets more comfortable, full-time 3B. His fall back would be a full-time transition to first base, although there have been talks in the past about transitioning back to second or even trying the corner outfield spots. Of course, mixing some time in at DH is certainly in the future for the Canadian speedster/slugger as well although they would prefer to leave that spot open for others to get ABs if at all possible.