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Villar starts at 2B in possible ’17 infield preview
- Updated: September 13, 2016
CINCINNATI — Jonathan Villar made his first career start at second base on Tuesday in what might have been a preview of the Brewers’ 2017 infield.
Manager Craig Counsell made no such pronouncement, but he did stress an affinity for versatility after penning a lineup card with Chris Carter at first base, Villar at second, Hernan Perez at third and Orlando Arcia at shortstop. All four players are under club control for at least the next two years.
Tuesday’s alignment omitted Scooter Gennett, who has been the Brewers’ primary second baseman for much of the last three and a half seasons. Gennett is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter, and is limited defensively to second base.
“I just thought this was an opportunity to see [Villar] at second base,” Counsell said. “He’s going to play mostly third base for the rest of the season, but there’s going to be some spots where we see him at second base. I just want to see what it looks like. …
“The other thing I would add is I am interested in the versatile player and exploring another way to get a …
