Yeah, I just don’t really agree at all. Where was he before we traded for him last year? The minors. Pre August 2025 Blake Perkins was a 4th OF type. Had Perkins not somehow turned into a complete pumpkin since then, Lockridge would still be behind him.
He's a replacement level player with a career OPS that would make Joey Ortiz blush. His defense and baserunning are passable enough for him play at this level if injuries necessitate it.
He’s not a 4th outfielder that a contending team shouldn’t be actively looking to replace.