Depending where you’re at, it probably doesn’t feel like fall–but the baseball calendar is beginning to say otherwise. The Cleveland Indians added a few more names to the roster in calling up Giovanni Soto and Michael Martinez for September roster expansion. Soto adds a much-needed LHP to the bullpen while Martinez will add a veteran utilityman to the fold. As the Tribe try to chase down a longshot playoff spot, every little bit will help.
When Francisco Lindor finally got the call this year, the idea was that he would provide improved defense while “learning on the job” at the plate.