Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario has stated his case.
Entering the 2020 season, the Tigers were uncertain if Candelario would be part of the long-term plan. He was entrenched in a position battle with Dawel Lugo, who is no longer with the organization and spent this season competing for Mariachis de Guadalajara in the Mexican League.
But Candelario has since evolved into a steady presence in the Tigers' lineup for manager AJ Hinch. Backed by strong performances in consecutive seasons, the 27-year-old has punched his ticket as the third baseman of the future.