The Cubs will attempt to address both corner infield spots in some form or fashion over the next few months, even going so far as to have Christopher Morel play first base this winter. Everything pointed to him polishing his skills at third, but the club apparently sees more value in ignoring his arm strength than in having him learn to control it. Or maybe this isn’t a matter of trying to use Morel at first in the long run.
It’s entirely possible that the front office is trying to juice the slugger’s value as more than just a DH/utilityman, particularly if there’s a match with a team that needs a first baseman.