Wallach did not make an appearance in the majors last season. He spent the entire campaign with Triple-A Salt Lake and posted a .247/.337/.430 line with 15 doubles, 12 home runs, and two stolen bases.

For most players, reaching the major leagues is a dream come true. Then there is Blaine Crim. For him, it’s a dream resurrected. “I think the dream and reality of playing at this level, that’s been ...