3 Cleveland Guardians who should make the playoff roster and 2 who should be left off

Guardians player who should make playoff roster - Jhonkensy Noel

After determining who was the easy player to leave off of the Guardians' playoff roster, it is now time to focus on someone where the decision is not so easy, Jhonkensy Noel.

Noel burst onto the scene for the Guardians this season, displaying prodigious power that many have been eyeing for quite some time. The 23-year-old would hit seven home runs and drive in 14 while slashing .262/.360/.615 during the month of August, showcasing his ability to hit for power when things are going right.

Unfortunately, this did not continue into September as Noel struggled with a .118/167/.196 slash line while striking out 33.3% of the time and failing to homer in 54 plate appearances. The reality is the up-and-down nature of his performance is really who he is as a hitter. There will be times when he is locked in and others where he will struggle mightily.

Even though his effectiveness has dropped off significantly, Noel should still make Cleveland's postseason roster. When evaluating the other options to fill out their bench, Noel possesses the most raw power of the group, and that alone is worth a roster spot.

What this really all comes down to is if the Guardians find themselves in a spot where they need someone to run into one and who the best person for that is, and that is clearly Noel.