With Dustin Pedroia and Eduardo Nunez on the IL, BOS seems inclined to give Michael Chavis a look at the position. Also: Means' role in BAL, what happens as NYY wounded trickle back into the fold, TAM's bullpen sorts itself out and Jansen's struggles in TOR.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. made an immediate splash at AAA-Buffalo. Can a call-up be far behind? Also: the Davis disaster in BAL, Moreland's hot start in BOS, Gonzalez's status in NYY and Wendle's imminent re-entry in TAM.

As injuries have mounted for the Yankees, Gleyber Torres has found himself moving up the batting order, while some teammates are battling to avoid a return trip to Triple-A. Also: the murky saves picture in BAL, Pedroia's return in BOS, Chirinos' sterling start in TAM and Alford's aborted opportunity in TOR.

Rowdy Tellez opened the season as Toronto's DH. But what happens if he can't hold the role? Also: Outfield auditions in BAL, Sale's struggles in BOS, the never-ending 1B battle in NYY and Perez's potential in TAM.

Avisail Garcia may benefit if Matt Duffy starts the year on the injured list in TAM, but perhaps not as much as you think. Also: BAL's 3B job, BOS' second catcher and closer, NYY's opener experiment and TOR's bullpen woes.

Darwinzon Hernandez may play a major role for the 2019 Red Sox, but exactly what role remains to be seen. Also: Santander tries to sneak onto BAL roster, Cessa surges with NYY, Choi may be locking down 1B in TAM and Hernandez shows growth in TOR.

Chance Sisco (C, BAL) is having a big spring for Baltimore. What are the chances he can carry his hot bat into the regular season? Also: Bradley Jr.'s new approach in BOS, trickle-down effects of 1B battle in NYY, Faria's opening in TAM and Gurriel's gig in TOR.

Baltimore may not generate many save opportunities in 2019, but is Mychal Givens less than a good bet to get the bulk of them? Also: Closer dark horses in BOS, German's chances to crack rotation in NYY, the lowdown on the Lowes in TAM and Pompey's last stand in TOR.

There's a friendly competition brewing between Clint Frazier and his mentor, Brett Gardner, for the starting left field job in NYY. Also: back-of-the-rotation battles in BAL and TOR, Dustin Pedroia's return in BOS, and Avisail Garcia's role in TAM.

The arrival of Freddy Galvis could lead to Devon Travis and Lourdes Gurriel trying their hand at outfield this spring. Also: Hays to rise again in BAL, Swihart's prospects in BOS, Tulowitzki's rebound potential in NYY and where Font might slot in TAM.

Thus far, BOS has held firm not to pay up for a closer to replace free agent Craig Kimbrel. Is Matt Barnes the best bet for the job? Also: Rule 5 picks may have opportunity in BAL, a LF shakeup in NYY, Diaz's position in TAM and infield thoughts in TOR.