The Diamondbacks conducted their first full-squad spring training workout Monday, just in time for the newest Diamondbacks position player to join the mix. More than a week after agreeing to terms with the team, a delay lengthened by the pandemic, veteran infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera officially met his new teammates.
And the Diamondbacks finally could officially discuss Cabrera’s addition. And while bringing in the 35-year-old infielder hardly qualifies as a splash, as his one-year and $1.75 million contract suggests, it does create a few ripples on the Arizona roster. Now, with Cabrera in the fold, manager Torey Lovullo and general manager Mike Hazen can more openly discuss exactly who will be playing where.
Cabrera, it seems, will be playing mostly third base, according to Lovullo. “The primaries are the corners and a little bit of second base as well,” he said Monday. That little bit of second base will depend on Cabrera’s mobility this…