Hidden Gems: 6 Underrated MLB Players Poised to Ignite a Surprising Playoff Surge
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With that in mind, six writers (three from MLB.com and three from Yahoo Sports) got together and picked one player apiece whom they see as underrated candidates to be impact players down the stretch. Here are their selections.
All statistics updated through Tuesday.
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Cristian Javier, SP, Astros
The fact that the Astros are still neck-and-neck with the Mariners in the AL West race is pretty remarkable considering how many key players have been injured this season. The list of players on the injured list for the Astros includes, but is not limited to: Yordan Alvarez, Isaac Paredes, Josh Hader, Ronel Blanco, Lance McCullers Jr. and Luis Garcia. Fortunately, the Astros saw some good injury fortune with the return of Javier on Monday.
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