Bring on the callups; keep an eye on Hellickson

This is the time when all 30 teams try and take a glimpse into the crystal ball that is their September call-up list. For the contenders it’s a chance to have their youngsters make an immediate impact, while the non-contenders simply are figuring out which players will be ready for next year and which ones won’t.

The Yankees have such a deep roster already they don’t need to expect much from their callups, but the Rays are a different story. Classic overachievers, this is when they need some of those players to step up and make an impact. One in particular, 2005 fourth-round pick Jeremy Hellickson, could be a difference-maker.

3-0 with a 1.35 ERA in four starts in his first stint, Hellickson will be moved into the bullpen for the remainder of the season. With some experience under his belt already, he could really be beneficial to the club down the stretch.

And of course a Chris Sale update. On this the first day rosters expand, Sale, already having earned his promotion, picked up his first major-league save in a critical comeback win for the White Sox in Cleveland. The more we see of this kid, the more impressive he is. He hasn’t shown any signs of hesitation being a rookie in his first year of pro ball.

Who will be next from the 2010 class to make it? Sale seems to be a major exception to the rule, but based on his stellar performance thus far, maybe teams shouldn’t hesitate to let their bonus babies make the quick jump to the big leagues.