The Chicago Cubs signed Daniel Descalso to a two-year deal worth only $5 million, with a club option for 2021. Addison Russell was suspended for 40 games for his domestic abuse allegations. Neither player has impressed, and both are borderline unplayable offensively. Can the Cubs justify keeping both of them on the roster?
Descalso has longevity in his corner, as this is his ninth full season in the big leagues, playing for St. Louis, Colorado, and Arizona. He had his best year last season, with a 111 wRC+ and a career high in home runs with 13.