Mauro Manotas has shown a knack for scoring goals in his first 64 games with the Dynamo, but he may have a chance to really ratchet up his production in 2018.
The transfer of Erick Torres opens up the team's starting striker position. Nobody else on the roster is better suited to fill in than Manotas.
The 22-year old Colombian said he is ready for the responsibility if coach Wilmer Cabrera calls on him.
"I have the physical and mental capabilities to face the challenge," Manotas said through a translator. "I love the challenges, and I have been waiting for this opportunity for a while.