The Baltimore Orioles surprised a lot of people this week when they placed second baseman Jonathan Villar on waivers. Since the Chicago Cubs are looking for both a leadoff hitter and a second baseman for 2019, would Villar be a good fit for them?
The Orioles obviously did this as a cost-cutting move, after they were unable to trade Villar away. Buster Olney called the move “soulless,” while the move has other O’s fans upset. If the Orioles don’t trade him by Monday, or if no other team claims him, the 28-year-old Villar will become a free agent, and the Orioles will risk losing him for nothing besides salary relief.