"It's very valuable to have a guy with versatility," general manager Jon Daniels said. "It gives the manager a lot of different options and allows you not to have to make a roster move if a starter has to miss a day or two. It gives you a ton of roster flexibility."
Ben Zobrist is the gold standard in positional flexibility. He is a two-time All-Star who has put together a nice 10-year career with significant time at multiple positions. He has started 763 games at one of the four infield positions and another 349 in one of the three outfield spots.