MLB Honors Oliva, Maddux as Top September Call-Ups

As MLB rosters expand in September, teams like the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners are preparing to add players who could impact their future. The Twins, out of playoff contention, are using this period to audition prospects such as Aaron Sabato and Noah Cardenas to evaluate their potential roles in 2026, while Byron Buxton is closing in on his first 20-20 season, showcasing his blend of speed and power. Meanwhile, the Mariners are expected to call up prospects like catcher Harry Ford and utility players Samad Taylor or Leo Rivas to strengthen their roster for a playoff push. Historically, September call-ups have had significant impacts, as exemplified by the Cubs’ Greg Maddux, whose debut in September 1986 was the start of a Hall of Fame career, and the Twins’ Tony Oliva, considered their best September call-up and a Hall of Fame outfielder with a stellar rookie season following his call-ups in 1962 and 1963. Twins fans hope for a similar emergence from current prospects, though replicating Oliva's success remains a challenging prospect.