"The numbers get pretty high pretty quickly, so we need to figure out if there needs to be a reason for each player to be on this team in September," Luhnow said. "The main reason for any player to be on this team is to help us get to the playoffs. We're taking all that into consideration."
Manager A.J. Hinch said he expects between six and eight players to be added to the roster. Teams generally call up an extra catcher, a player with speed who can be used as a pinch-runner, a pitcher or two, and perhaps a backup outfielder and infielder.