What is this and why would it be there?

Retrofit roller in a block with alot of core shift. I know some brands are favoured for having the rivet pin on and the tie bar on the top, but many are the opposite. Low rivet and tie bar. Require troughs like that. Maybe not THAT big...bit not that far off.
The higher v link bars are the ones to use, for sure. That almost resembles a late model la 360 roller cut.