George Valera, once Cleveland's top prospect, overcame a brutal injury and minor league setbacks to become the unexpected playoff hero for the Cleveland Guardians. After tearing his patellar tendon and spending time in rehab, Valera dominated at the plate in Triple-A, earning a call-up to the majors. In the postseason, he launched a go-ahead home run and batted nearly three hundred, offering Guardians fans real hope for next season.

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