Chafin's MLB Odyssey: Team-Hopping Trail

Contract: Tigers

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Fan-Favorite Journey

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D-backs to Cubs

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Cubs to A's

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Tigers' Reliever

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Return to D-backs

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D-backs to Brewers

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