I don't see Cabrera on the hot-seat.
Neither Forsythe nor Santana can play 3B. They can fill-in as a Utility guy who plays 3B if necessary... say during a suspension... or maybe to give a breather to Cabrera, but there is no way I want them play 3B every-day.
Just a note from the article about Odor's arm, which Grape seemed to think was a problem:
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Neither of the Rangers' middle infielders, Elvis Andrus and Rougned Odor, has been charged with a throwing error this season. Part of the credit must go to them, but Guzman's wingspan and willingness to stretch for balls must also be factored in.
If EG's argument is to keep Guzman because of the necessary Defense... then you don't replace Cabrera at 3B, for the same reason.
In 9 seasons, Forsythe has 121 G at 3B, 11 this season.
Santana has 6 G at 3B... 0 this season, and his last appearance was in 2017, where he had 2 Games. What has made Santana successful so far this season, is that Woody puts him in places to succeed. In areas where Santana has been stretched, the team has worked to make sure he is prepared. You cannot prepare a player to be a 3B while in-flight during the season.
3B is about reaction. It is about instinct. The ball is on you before you have the ability to think.
I mentioned earlier on this thread (1 or 2 pages back) that Santana may be an option at 3B in 2020. I could see that, and if Santana is handed that role for 2020, I believe he could get there.