It’s not a downgrade, it’s pretty insignificant. Save a few million bucks and get rid having to sit the veteran making 10M 5x a week
Like Jim says that could become a locker room distraction.
Maybe he isn’t vaxed?
I don’t think he’s looking to sign for 1 year I think he’s willing to play 2B or 3B short term to fit a teams needs instead of saying he will only play SS