5 players who can make an impact for the Guardians down the stretch

5. George Valera

If there was ever a time to see what George Valera could bring to the table, it is now. Valera is out of options at the end of the season, and at some point, they need to know whether or not they should continue investing time in him. Positionally, he would fit right into their outfield mix while potentially providing some pop among some light-hitting members of that group.

The issue with Valera has never been about potential, as he has always had plenty of it. It has been about his ability to stay healthy, or lack thereof. Valera has dealt with plenty of injuries throughout his time in the minors, and that has stunted his growth. It has also made it more difficult for him to adjust to pitching as he progressed through the minor leagues.

Through 63 games at Columbus this season, Valera is slashing .246/.335/.427 with 12 doubles and 10 home runs. While not prolific by any means, it is at least encouraging to see him show something that was projected of him once upon a time. Giving him a shot now while the Guardians need some help offensively is definitely something worth considering as they look to capture a division title and go on a postseason run.