With several factors working both for and against him, Gage Workman is presenting a strong case to break camp with the Cubs when they head to Japan to open the season. That might seem like a bit of a no-brainer given he’s already on the 26-man roster and must remain so lest the Cubs be forced to place him on waivers and possibly lose him. Doesn’t seem like the kind of move the Cubs would be willing to make, particularly after stripping nearly all of their third base depth from the organization since last season.
On the other hand, the Cubs have acquired three other players — Vidal Bruján, Jon Berti, and Justin Turner — who can all man the hot corner in at least emergency situations.