With the rosters set to expand in September, every team will have a chance to add some fresh faces to the mix for the stretch run.
Whether it’s a top prospect making his big league debut, a Minor Leaguer getting another chance to establish himself at the MLB level or a veteran returning from injury, here’s one callup for all 30 teams who could make a big impact in the final month of the 2022 regular season.
Julio Rodríguez is an exceptional talent, and the negotiations to keep the All-Star rookie in Seattle for his career were just as unique. Here’s how the historic extension came together.
The tools rate highly across the board, but that’s not why the D-backs love him. It’s his dedication to and love for the game, going back to a childhood idolization of Ichiro Suzuki. It’s the person, not the ballplayer. And it all starts at home.
Every year it seems like there’s a pitcher who takes over the postseason from the bullpen. We’ve identified a reliever from each of 12 contenders who could be that guy this year.
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STL 13 @ CIN 4
LA 3 @ MIA 2
CHC 4 @ TOR 5
BOS 2 @ MIN 4
PIT 5 @ MIL 7
NYY 3 @ ANA 4
PHI 7 @ ARI 13
SD 6 @ SF 5
Today’s Trivia Question
Who are the three Yankees players with multiple 50-homer seasons?