With spring training in full swing this week, a select few will be looking to make the most of their preseason opportunities. There are generally two different types of players who find themselves as non-roster invitees for an MLB team during spring training:
- A veteran player who was unable to secure a guaranteed MLB deal and is looking to play his way onto the Opening Day roster.
- A top prospect who doesn’t have a real shot at making the Opening Day roster but will benefit from being in camp with the MLB guys and getting some experience against top competition.
That being said, a handful of guys from both groups always wind up showing enough in the preseason to break camp with the big league club.
Ahead is a look at 10 guys with a realistic chance of doing just that, based on the roster situations they are facing and the players they’ll be competing against for a job.