Looks like Burleson will continue to be a utility player

[JohnnyMO]

Burly will be in LF/DH most likely if Nado is gone

And he'll get plenty of starts at 1B. Contreras ain't getting any younger and has had some injury issues in the past. Therefore, the "utility" label again in '26 for Burleson..

Who f'ing cares how you label it ?

The MLB might care. Burleson may be selected for the Silver Slugger Award this season as a utility player. And could repeat in '26.

If Burleson gets a Silver Slugger MLB may as well abolish the award. Nothing says slugger like 18 HR, 69 RBI.

Adding a gold glove and silver slugger for utility players was always kind of silly. MLB version of a participation trophy.

[Jatalk]

With Contreras staying at 1B and Herrera returning to catcher. Burleson's role next season also depends on if Donovan and/or Walker get traded.

I think odds have increased on WC trade. Herrera to catcher? I know that might be the plan but doesn’t mean he can actually play the position. Plus we are deep in reasonable catchers.