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

Guardians player who should make playoff roster - Daniel Schneemann

Of the Cleveland Guardians players whose roster status could really go either way, Daniel Schneemann is someone who seems like a coinflip decision.

It can be acknowledged that over time, Schneemann has shown why it has taken him until the age of 27 to make his MLB debut, as his .218/.303/.368 slash line can attest. However, Schneemann does have 10 doubles, five home runs, and two triples while putting together a 91 OPS+ in 73 games. Schneemann also has an 11.3% walk rate, which is better than that of Tyler Freeman this season (7.3%) and Myles Straw's career rate of 9.4%.

And then there is the positional flexibility of Schneemann, making appearances at all three outfield spots in addition to playing second base, third base, and shortstop, the last of which is the position to focus on here. The Guardians have juggled the shortstop position all season long, and having someone who can play the position on the bench would be a wise decision.

The final to mention with Schneemann is something that does not show up in any box score or advanced metric, it is the fact that the rest of the team genuinely likes him. Having a likable person in the dugout and occasionally on the field is incredibly valuable, even if it does not show up on the back of a baseball card. And if anyone needs further proof of that, just look at the impact that Austin Hedges has had on this team over the past three years when he has and has not been on the roster. These types of players can make a difference to team morale even if their contributions on the field are somewhat limited.