Coming into spring training, Jake Lamb returning at third base for the Arizona Diamondbacks appears a given. Appearing in 151 of the 162 contests a year ago, Lamb’s numbers at the plate and in the field seems to warrant a return.
A closer look suggests Lamb could be on a bubble with another team. The swing would fall for greater offensive production, but numbers do indicate that Lamb could also be a defensive liability. Then again, a winter of off-season preparation and a spring of steady reps could make Lamb as a clear asset.