We need a legit bat, Grichuk and Teoscar as your 2nd and 3rd best hitters isn’t enough for a lineup looking at playoffs. Go get a difference maker that can drive in runs with RISP.
Panik should never play again, he can’t even lay down a bunt.
Kirk is also a massive upgrade over McG offensively, guy can’t even hit his own weight. He has a .107 OBP and -23 wRC+. He can’t even sac fly a runner from third base.
You can live with one black hole in the lineup, we have way too many.
Biggio is on an island out there without Bichette. Even with Bichette back, a bonafide bat in the lineup shifts everyone down a peg.
They either have to add or promote from the farm. Screw service time manipulation. Whoever you call up now you get 7 years of control. We don’t need to own everyone until they’re 35 and ready to retire. If you want that much to keep your players 8 years from now then pay them! This isn’t a cheap budget org like the A’s or Cleveland.