Breakout seasons can come out of nowhere and that’s exactly what Mike Yastrzemski has provided for the San Francisco Giants this season.
When the 2019 season began, Yastrzemski wasn’t even on the MLB roster.
He was sent to Triple-A Sacramento to start the season and at the time it was unclear if and when he would see time in the majors.
Now he’s a fixture in the MLB lineup.
His ability to play all three outfield positions and hit anywhere in the lineup has quickly made him a key contributor. In fact, if it wasn’t for a loaded National League rookie field led by guys like Pete Alonso, Fernando Tatis Jr.