As MLB’s playoff picture begins to come into focus, stars around the game are finding themselves with plenty to prove over the season’s final weeks. Over the next few slides, we’ll identify a handful of big names that figure to be under the microscope.
Why do the names on this list have something to prove? There are a variety of different reasons.
For Johnny Cueto and Jason Heyward, it’s about improving their free-agent stock before the upcoming winter. For Yasiel Puig, the next few weeks can go a long way toward rehabilitating his plummeting star power. Greg Holland, Kelvin Herrera and Joe Mauer can prove that they’re still capable of being key contributors in October.
Make sure to let your voices be heard in the comments section below. What can the players on this list prove to you over the next few weeks? How confident are you in these stars to make an impact in October?
In sports, legacies are built and money is made when the lights shine the brightest. How the players on this list perform over the next month will go a long way toward their future perception in the big leagues.