What happened: Hoz picked George Lombard Jr., Adnan picked Luis Lara and Jake picked Josue De Paula. The question was which young player to watch in the postseason.

Why it matters: October regularly elevates first-year contributors into high-leverage roles. A late-September endorsement puts attention on how contenders allocate postseason roster spots.

What to watch: Watch final regular-season games for playing time and postseason roster decisions.