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Detroit Tigers' most important players for future: Isaac Paredes must be a hit

On the 20-year anniversary of Tiger Stadium's final game, we reflect on our favorite Detroit Tigers memories from The Corner. Detroit Free Press

Because the Detroit Tigers are in the middle of a rebuild, the focus won't be so much on the 2020 season, but rather how the players will fit in the years to come. Here is our countdown of the most important players, both in the majors and minors, and how they figure into the plans:

No. 2: INF Isaac Paredes

The skinny: He continues to play at a younger age than his competition — Paredes turns 21 in February — and has more than held his own in two full seasons in the Tigers’ minor-league system.