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Explaining why the Diamondbacks signed Daniel Descalso

The Diamondbacks surprised many with the signing of utility infielder Daniel Descalso. Descalso owns a career 78 wRC+ and has been a replacement level player his entire career. Despite that, he continues to find jobs at the MLB level. Part of that is due to his positional versatility, he can play 2B, SS, 3B, and LF in a pinch. He’s been a reliable bench player as part of the St. Louis Cardinals team that won the World Series in 2011 and the NL pennant in 2013.

The Diamondbacks infield, especially in the middle, is very right-handed at the plate.