September returns to be excited

Luis Severino and Dellin Betances have not played in the leagues this season. Which means almost nothing – or potentially everything. The Yankees believe both right-handers have a chance to contribute at some point this month and possibly in the playoffs. This kind of talent is the equivalent

Luis Severino and Dellin Betances have not played in the leagues this season. Which means almost nothing – or potentially everything. The Yankees believe both right-handers have a chance to contribute at some point this month and possibly in the playoffs. This kind of talent is the equivalent of a blockbuster.

Welcome to the X factor of September. That is to say that the stars become healthy and give their teams a last boost for the post-season. Some of them could push a competitor or two towards the playoffs. Others will be fine-tuned for any important roles for October.

We have already seen Carlos Carrasco, Sean Doolittle, Brandon Nimmo and Brent Suter return. Here is an overview of nine other players who can change the outlook of the last two months:

1) Tyler Glasnow, RHP, rays: Glasnow came out of his second outing in rehab Monday, claiming he was ready to return to the big leagues after a problem at the right forearm left him out of contention. four months. He was one of the MLB's best players before the injury: 0.910 WHIP, 1.86 ERA, 10.24 strikeouts in nine innings. With the Rays, Indians and A competing for both Wild League spots, he would be a great asset to the Rays.

2) Blake Snell, LHP, rays: The winner of the ALYY Young Young 2018 Award could be 10 days away from the Major League after undergoing a left elbow surgery in late July. Rays manager Kevin Cash could relegate Glasnow and Snell to the games, while boosting endurance.

3) Luis Severino, RHP, Yankees: He is on track to be among the majors in the last two weeks of the regular season. If there are no setbacks, it could be a significant addition to the Yankees' post-season staff.

4) Dellin Betances, RHP, Yankees: He seems to be making steady progress regarding the return of injuries to the shoulder and the lat, and he's only coming back for the last 10 days of the regular season, this would give him time to get ready for the playoffs.

5) Jimmy Nelson, RHP, brewers: He is probably the most important factor X of all with his current fight after a major shoulder surgery. He missed the entire 2018 season and made four appearances in June before returning to IL. Nelson looked good during his last appearances in the Minors, but as he told reporters, he has to prove that he can do it in the Majors. It would boost Milwaukee's hopes in the playoffs.

6) Ryan Pressly, RHP, Astros: The Star Relief Unit is in the early stages of recovery from right knee surgery; so there is no timetable for his potential return. It is suddenly more important with the merger of Astros, Roberto Osuna, who allowed races in eight of his 19 matches played after the match of the stars.

7) Carlos Correa, SS, Astros: He retired from the game on Aug. 19 with back problems and has not played since. The Astros hope he can come back at some point in the regular season. In his most recent comments, Correa said he was confident to do so.

8) Robinson Cano, 2B, Mets: The Mets are still in contention for a spot in the NL Wild Card and will play 15 of their last 25 games against other competitors. The imminent return of Cano after a hamstring injury gives the range (or bench) a more formidable look.

9) Jed Lowrie, 2B / 3B, Mets: This is probably the largest free agent of the Mets to have signed last winter, but did not play all year, because he fought various ills. He competes in Triple-A rehearsal and, although expectations are low for 2019, he is a hit-hard hitter who could provide an intriguing weapon on the bench.