For some, it’s the end of the road.
A fringe role on a last place team may not be the most coveted spot in baseball, but it’s still a dream come true. Players face a large enough challenge to make it to the big leagues and an even tougher one to stay there. Once a player returns to the minors, there is no guarantee he will put on a major league uniform again.
That’s what makes a redemption story so special. César Valdez has received a tremendous amount of attention for his comeback story and rightfully so.