Saying it wasn’t a priority makes it sound like something they were going to do, they just ran out of time while they were taking care of everything else. They had time to sort out a RHH back up to 1B/3B, and it looks like they just went with the cheapest option in keeping Dalbec.
Except that he isn’t being stashed in Worcester, he made the opening day roster. That speaks to a lack of planning, especially if Devers’ shoulder has been a problem for a few days. He’s the best option they have at this point, but that’s because they didn’t improve those roster spots.
After 2.5 years I don’t think he’s his is on the coaching staff for somehow failing him, this is who he is.