I don’t understand the sentiment that you can’t do anything about Sal. He hasn’t been good. Him being a big part of previous playoff runs doesn’t change his 67 wRC+ or the fact that he’s unplayable against LHP.
As of today, there is not an acceptable outfield righty platoon outfield bat to start against LHP outside of Chourio.
If Frelick gets optioned and spends some time in Nashville to work on his swing, knowing it’ll be temporary, and Lara gets some time up here to see how sustainable his production is at this level, are you really losing anything or doing any harm?
I think if anything, you’re getting more information.
Between Sal, Mitchell and Lara, one of these players is not a part of our long-term outfield alignment.