Status quo: He played last season and will play next season. Isn’t that the definition of the status quo?
What about the aging curve? In October, he turned 30. This Fangraphs article talked about several batters, including Yuri Gurriel, whose lack of decline kept the aging curves from being steeper. Perhaps Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will also defy the aging curve. My view is that Lourdes Gurriel Jr. will not experience aging curve decline at age 30 (next season).
Improve the team: My view is that next season he will improve his excellent batting and he will be a strong defender.