Yoenis Cespedes has been a game-changer for the New York Mets ever since landing in Queens.
As the MLB playoff chase hits the stretch drive, there isn't a single major leaguer who will have a bigger impact in determining how the race will shake out for his given team than the Cuban masher.
In the process of compiling the list of the 10 crucial MLB players who will decide the September pennant race outcomes, three types of big leaguers made the grade.
The first group includes stars like Cespedes who have been indispensable to the success of their respective clubs so far. The second group consists of prominent players like Max Scherzer who were key cogs at one point in the season but who need to rapidly rediscover that vintage form. And the third group is made up of players like Marcus Stroman who are set to make a late-season impact after recovering from a serious injury.
A wide array of players made the cut, including a 22-year-old rookie and a 40-year-old vet. Plus, there's room on the list for both the American League and National League MVP award favorites.
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