Zack Gelof Could Play Center Field This Spring
Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof isn't expected to be pushed out of the lineup despite the team's offseason moves, and his defensive versatility could result in him playing some innings in center field. According to Martín Gallegos of MLB.com, the A's offseason addition of Jeff McNeil "could have been viewed as an indictment" against Gelof. However, the team is leaving the door open for Gelof to carve out opportunities to contribute. The 26-year-old got his usual reps at second base on Monday, and then he moved to center field. This was a fairly surprising move for Gelof, considering he only made one appearance in the outfield as a pro (Double-A in 2022). We'll see if the University of Virginia product ends up logging any outfield innings this season, but at the very least, the A's are giving him the chance to showcase his defensive versatility. He'll probably need to show a little more at the plate, too, as he slashed just .174/.230/.272 with a 45.5% strikeout rate across 30 games in the majors last year.
Source: Martín Gallegos
Source: Martín Gallegos
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