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Each MLB Team's Biggest X-Factor for the Stretch Run

The 2020 MLB season's stretch run has arrived and promises to be like nothing we've seen, with 16 playoff spots up for grabs.

For all 30 MLB clubs, one player stands out as a potential X-factor, and they come in all shapes and sizes.

An inconsistent player who could lock down a critical role with a strong finish. An injury returnee looking to make a splash. A young player on the rise. A veteran looking to ride a hot streak into October.

Ahead we've highlighted the one player who could make a real difference in his team's final push.