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

Guardians player who should make playoff roster - Angel Martinez

Unlike the previously mentioned Jhonkensy Noel, Angel Martinez may not have the prodigious and raw power that one may covet, but he is still valuable enough to warrant a spot on the Guardians' playoff roster. Martinez possesses the ability to play multiple positions defensively, and that is something that can make a huge impact on a team's playoff run.

So far this season, the 22-year-old Martinez has made appearances at all three outfield spots, third base, and second base. Having someone with this amount of versatility is a hallmark of teams that go deep into the postseason and is almost a prerequisite for any team that ends up winning the World Series.

There is one more thing to mention on top of Martinez's ability to play multiple positions that could make him even more valuable to the Guardians in the playoffs. Martinez is a switch-hitter, giving him the advantage at the plate in any pinch-hitting opportunity. So to have someone who can hit from both sides of the plate and play pretty much all over the diamond ready to go on their bench when needed, including Martinez on their postseason roster seems like a no-brainer for the Guardians.