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Detroit Tigers: Breaking down all aspects of the Justin Wilson trade

By Ben Rosener

DETROIT, MI - JUNE 07: Justin Wilson #38 of the Detroit Tigers slaps hands with teammate Alex Avila #31 after a MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on June 7, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Angels 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - JUNE 07: Justin Wilson #38 of the Detroit Tigers slaps hands with teammate Alex Avila #31 after a MLB game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on June 7, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Angels 4-0. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /
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MESA, AZ – MARCH 13: Jeimer Candelario #75 of the Chicago Cubs returns to the dugout after hitting a homerun in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics on March 13, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images)
MESA, AZ – MARCH 13: Jeimer Candelario #75 of the Chicago Cubs returns to the dugout after hitting a homerun in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics on March 13, 2016 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images) /

The Trade Return

In exchange for Wilson and Avila the team was able to bring in a pair of promising prospects in Jeimer Candelario and Isaac Paredes.

Similar to the J.D. Martinez’ deal a few weeks ago, the Tigers were able restock the minor league system with promising position-player prospects.

Entering the month of July, Detroit’s farm system was pitching heavy, with the likes of Matt Manning, Alex Faedo, Beau Burrows and Kyle Funkhouser leading the way.

Fast forward to today and Candelario, Paredes, Dawel Lugo, Sergio Alcantara and Jose King have helped replenish the farm system.

Jeimer Candelario

Candelario is the centerpiece of the deal.

A 23-year-old corner infielder, he’s ranked by MLB.com as the 92nd-best prospect in the game.

Able to play both corner infield spots, Candelario could eventually replace Nicholas Castellanos at third base or Miguel Cabrera at first base.

This could be sooner rather than later. The prospect is currently a .298 hitter with 76 extra-base hits and a .912 OPS in 157 career Triple-A games.

The fact that Candelario is close to the Majors makes this an extremely successful deal for the Detroit Tigers.

Not only does the infielder have a promising future, but he’s also close to breaking into the big leagues.

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