After the 2022 season the Detroit Tigers, frustrated with the up-and-down play of Jeimer Candelario, cut him loose; he caught on with the Washington Nationals, and I wish him success in all his future endeavours. However, that left a hole at third base for the 2023 season, as hot hot-corner prospect Colt Keith isn’t quite ready for the Tall Buildings.
In early January, the Tigers dealt closer Gregory Soto and infielder Kody Clemens to the Philadelphia Phillies for a trio of intriguing players: catching prospect Donny Sands, outfielder Matt Vierling, and infielder Nick Maton.