In Fall 2015, a minor leaguer best known for his ability to play just about anywhere on a baseball field made a bit of history and seemed close to making more. The Mets were crafting their roster for a World Series with the KC Royals and Matt Reynolds was a candidate — he was the first player with no major league experience to make a postseason roster as a mid-series injury replacement when he took Ruben Tejada‘s place during the NLDS but, because he didn’t play, he’d be the first rookie to make his big league debut in a World Series if he made the Series roster and saw action.
KC Royals: Matt Reynolds could give the club insurance
