Because it is how they spent their limited money.......it would be just great if they spent more on 2B or C or RP too, but they didn't. My distaste is this about keeping the floor decent, and doesn't move the needle UP in any meaningful way.
As if he won't get more ABs that Larnach at this point.......we all know that. Or Wallner.
He's going to get over 400 ABs, not back up Buxton.
They also have Emma in the minors.....who now won't see the light of day w/o a huge injury this year.
We all know no matter how bad he is, he's on the team all year. There is no way he's off the roster unless he's hurt. We've seen it every year with this FO. So, Emma is just in the minors all year without an injury. Martin may be also.