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Cleveland Indians: A potential 2019 Rookie of the Year candidate

It is entirely possible that the Cleveland Indians part with some top players this offseason.

Erik Gonzalez is already gone, so pour one out for him.

But a major trade could open up spots for younger players who have been biding their team in the minor leagues, just waiting for a chance to shine.

A recent article on MLB.com went through every MLB team’s top candidate to win Rookie of the Year in 2019. The choice for the Indians was Yu-Cheng Chang.

Though he continues to face an uphill battle towards carving out a spot in Cleveland’s infield, Chang, a member of the Tribe’s 40-man roster, saw increased reps at third base during the regular season and regular time there in the Arizona Fall League, suggesting the hot corner could be his path of least resistance.