Inbox: Can Longoria bounce back in 2019?

What do the Giants expect of Evan Longoria in 2019?

-- Scott S., Palo Alto, Calif.

Longoria disappointed in his first season in San Francisco, so I think the Giants are probably hoping to see an offensive rebound from their 33-year-old third baseman this year. After coming over from the Rays, Longoria experienced a notable decline at the plate, batting .244 with a .694 OPS and an 89 OPS+, both of which were career lows. While he led the Giants with 16 home runs, they were the fewest of Longoria's 11-season stint in the Majors. He also missed 34 games after breaking his left hand on a hit-by-pitch in Miami.

Longoria's contract makes him difficult to move, so it's likely he'll remain with the…