Dansby Swanson's skills are as pretty as his name, but who'll back him up if his season takes a swan dive? Plus: 2B options for NYM and MIA; back of the rotation hopefuls in WAS and PHI; more.

There are many players clamoring for the 5th spot in the NYM rotation while the team conducts its spring competition. Plus: C options in MIA, WAS; 2B depth in ATL; SS in PHI; more.

Will Tanner Rainey's emergence in 2020 as a strikeout savant translate to saves if Brad Hand can't keep his cool as the closer in balmy and hitter-friendly WAS? Plus: 1B options in ATL, PHI, & MIA; #4 spot in the NYM rotation; more.

Expectations are sky high for Alec Bohm, but can he pick up where he left off in 2020? Plus: RF in MIA; a look at Stroman in NYM; 3B options in WAS; battle for saves in ATL; more.

After a horrific 2020 for the PHI bullpen, can Héctor Neris and his new friends conquer 2021? Plus: OF in ATL and WAS; bullpen options in MIA; OF in NYM; more.

Can Drew Smyly keep the happy faces coming in ATL after his fantastic (and short!) run of success in 2020? Plus: 3B options in MIA; bullpen for NYM; C situation in PHI; 1B in WAS; more.

J.T. Realmuto is the top free agent in MLB heading into 2021 and should top at least two NL East teams' wish lists. Plus: many of the most pressing expiring contracts in the division, including Ozuna in ATL; Marte in MIA; Eaton in WAS; Lowrie in NYM (just kidding).

Yadiel Hernández in WAS is the feel-good story we all need right now. Plus: rotation restoration in ATL; back end SP for NYM; IL comings and goings in PHI; Brinson tries to bring it in MIA; more.

Does Tomás Nido have what it takes to elbow past Ramos and Chirinos and become the starting C for the Mets? Plus: 2B in ATL and MIA; OF in PHI; Soto's elbow in WAS; more.

Washington says they're committed to starting 20-year-old prospect Luis García at 2B—and you better believe them. Plus: will the real Rhys Hoskins please stand up; bullpen depth with NYM; Tomlin an SP in ATL; LF options in MIA; more.

Will the Braves call on Tucker Davidson and his improved stuff to step into the rotation? Plus: back end of the rotation in PHI, MIA, NYM; bullpen options in WAS; more.