I like the deal for Kendrys Morales, but does it really mean Edwin Encarnacion will not be back? There's room for both.
-- Jason D., Toronto
There's still a chance that Encarnacion returns, but it does not seem very likely. Morales will need to take almost all of his at-bats at designated hitter, and while Encarnacion did play 75 games at first base in 2016, there should be some concern as to whether he can stay healthy enough to start there on an everyday basis.
The smart play is for Encarnacion to remain in the same role he's had over the last several years.