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Cubs’ Jeimer Candelario embracing transition back to first base part time

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) and Jeimer Candelario, celebrate after their win over the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, in Chicago.

NEW YORK – The light blue first baseman’s mitt that Jeimer Candelario slips on before jogging out of the dugout has its owner’s name stitched in gold along the side: Miguel Amaya.

“This one is the best one here right now,” Candelario told the Sun-Times. “It’s got a good [pocket], and I’m getting used to it.”

Amaya, who has exclusively played catcher and designated hitter in the majors, was happy to offer it up.