PT TODAY: Candelario gets opportunity with DET

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Tigers | Victor Martínez to undergo heart surgery
Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martínez (heart) will undergo cardiac ablation surgery to address an irregular heartbeat. He will miss the remainder of the 2017 season but is expected to be ready for next year.  Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck
 
BHQ take: Martinez's season-ending surgery affords DET an extended PT opportunity for recently acquired prospect 3B Jeimer Candelario, as veterans corner infielders 3B Nick Castellanos and 1B Miguel Cabrera are likely to see extended DH time in Martinez's absence. Recently activated OF Alex Presley is also likely to see a bit...

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