The calendar flipping to September means MLB rosters expand from 26 to 28, with only one of the new players allowed to be a pitcher. The expansion is not quite as generous as it was before 2022, when clubs were able to activate as many players as they wanted from their 40-man roster, so dugouts and bullpens aren’t as comically crowded as they used to be.

But even with a limited sample of bonus big leaguers, the 60 additional roster spots league-wide can make a big difference down the stretch. That’s true both for teams chasing postseason berths and for those assessing their talent with an eye toward the future.

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