If the Cubs don't make the playoffs by winning 1 out of 3 from the Marlins and 2 out of 3 from the Reds, it is not going to be based upon Kendall playing over Soto. What does that even mean? You don't know that we're even going to win another game. I just want the best chance to win each game as it comes along. Soto was contributing more on both sides of the ball than Kendall -- sure his offense had dropped very recently, but no matter what his D was far superior to Kendall's. Shouldn't that at least be factored in when making a decision about who to play? Look, I'm not even saying that Soto should start every game. Far from it. The glaring insanity of Lou's statement is that it implies he's not going to be looking at matchups, not going to be looking at what's best for the team on a game-by-game basis for the rest of the season. It's just going to be Kendall, no matter what. That's maddeningly stupid. What if Kendall will be hitting against a pitcher who he is historically horrible against? STILL PLAY KENDALL? Unreal.