
Every team’s X-factor for the 2023 MLB postseason
(BVM) – The margins in the MLB postseason are slim. This is because of how naturally streaky the game of baseball can be. A player who rode the bench for most of the year can suddenly emerge as a top-of-the-lineup guy or a star could go ice cold in the biggest moments costing a team a series.
The impact of a few select players can change how a matchup ultimately goes. These are the players for each team that could fall into that category.
Photo: Kyle Wright has a 6.97 ERA this season. (Credit: Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports)