He isn’t the next Kris Bryant or Kyle Schwarber. The Chicago Cubs‘ Jeimer Candelario spent a grand total of five games with the Cubs. He acquired his first–and only–Major League hit. But after a strong minor league campaign, Candelario came into camp on a mission. As most of us were talking about the roster decision that came down to Tommy La Stella and Matt Szczur, Candelario has slowly been working to steal it away from one of those two.
Anthony Rizzo has been slowed by a stiff back which could lead to an opportunity for Candelario.