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Daniel Palencia an ultimate lottery ticket of a prospect

Aug 13, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a baseball on the pitcher's mound during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Astros defeat the Rangers 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The full return for Andrew Chafin was announced late on Monday. The Chicago Cubs received two prospects, outfielder Greg Deichmann and pitcher Daniel Palencia, in exchange for the lefty reliever. While Deichmann is likely to get his chance in the near future with the Cubs, Palencia is far more of a different story.