3 Angels players who've already won a roster spot for next year thanks to their September performance

2) LA Angels pitcher Ben Joyce has already won a roster spot for next season

It's hard to find a reliever in recent memory Angels fans have been more excited to watch pitch than Ben Joyce. Who can blame them? His ability to hit triple digits with his fastball consistently to pair with a wipe-out slider makes him untouchable when he commands his pitches. He's been pretty unhittable since returning from his long IL stint.

In his six appearances this month, Joyce has allowed just one hit. That one hit was a seeing-eye single off the bat of MVP candidate Corey Seager. He's had solid command in most of his appearances this month, and that's helped him keep the opposition off the board.

The Angels bullpen will have a new look once again with Carlos Estevez and Jose Soriano as the only definites as of now. Ben Joyce, despite only ten MLB appearances under his belt, should be joining that group.

The Angels will need to sign multiple relievers including at least one left-hander this offseason. Having Joyce locked into their bullpen plans lessens the need for arms at least a little bit. He'll be very fun to watch and could even be closing games at some point next season.

3) LA Angels infielder Michael Stefanic has already won a roster spot for next season

Eventually, the Angels have to figure out what they want to do with Michael Stefanic. He's been awesome in the minors throughout his career and is already 27-years-old. All he lacked was an opportunity, and now that he's gotten it down the stretch, he's run away with it.

Stefanic only was brought up to be a full-time player on September 19, but has been swinging a very hot bat in the games he has played. He has at least one hit in each of the eight games he's started down the stretch, and has 13 knocks in 28 at-bats overall.

Stefanic doesn't have much power, but again, not everyone from top to bottom has to have power. He puts the ball in play and keeps innings going. Additionally, Stefanic has played both second and third base and has played fine defense. He was part of an amazing double play the Angels turned in Minnesota.

He won't have a starting role guaranteed, as Brandon Drury figures to be the team's second baseman with Anthony Rendon (if healthy) at third. Stefanic can produce as a quality backup infielder as he's shown the ability to play two positions.

Stefanic, albeit in a short sample, is starting to prove that he can hit at this level. He's earned the opportunity to play, even in a reserve role, next season from the jump.