The 2024 Major League Baseball postseason has commenced with Wild Card series featuring numerous former players from various colleges and leagues. Ten former Indianapolis Indians are part of the playoffs, including Gerrit Cole, who recently won his first Cy Young Award and is returning from injury, and Clay Holmes, who recorded a career-high 30 saves this season. Former Nebraska players Jake Meyers, Cade Povich, and Aaron Bummer are also in the mix, with Meyers and Bummer contributing significantly to their teams' success. The Detroit Tigers announced their playoff roster, opting for an extra bat over additional pitchers for the Wild Card round against the Astros, where they seek to capitalize on their young talent. Additionally, four former LSU players, including Alex Bregman and Aaron Nola, are set to participate in the playoffs, with the Astros facing the Tigers on Tuesday. The postseason highlights the growing influence of college and minor league alumni in the MLB playoffs.