By losing 30-plus pounds, has Pablo Sandoval solidified his grasp on the 3B job in BOS? Also: BAL's rotation depth, some back-end-of-the-rotation decisions in NYY and TAM, and Pompey in TOR?

The trade of Brandon Phillips has opened up second base for Jose Peraza. Plus, a review of offseason moves and position battles to watch in spring training across the NL Central.

With a number of options in the Dodgers OF, who has the inside track for playing time? Plus a look at the 2B situation in San Diego, bullpen in Arizona, and filling out the starting rotations in both San Francisco and Colorado.

TAM's Mallex Smith and TOR's Steve Pearce are among those who warrant watching this spring. Also: Mancini's battle for AB in BAL, the back-of-the-rotation quandary in BOS and what the verdict on Judge may be in NYY.

The Phillies will have an open competition for the closer job. Might Hector Neris have the edge? We'll also examine the 2B situation in ATL, starting rotation in MIA, NYM 3B and the closer gig in WAS.

A rebuilding White Sox may be looking at youth to replace Adam Eaton. Could Charlie Tilson be the answer? Plus, opportunity could be knocking for some young position players in the rest of the AL Central.

Mike Montgomery, Josh Bell, and Adam Frazier, among others, are taking advantage of a late-season opportunity. Can they parlay their success into a regular role next season?

A 4.39 ERA from their SPs will likely make rotation first and foremost in the Astros off-season thoughts and plans. Ditto for LAA and TEX; notes from around the AL West.

The Braves have used a franchise record 16 different starting pitchers in 2016. How might the ATL pitching staff look in 2017? We'll also examine the pitching staffs across the rest of the NL East with an eye toward potential offseason changes and the 2017 season.

Who closes if Kenley Jansen leaves LA? Bullpens for ARI and COL, the rotation for SD, and who will man LF in SF?

Last week, we looked at position players with an eye on 2017. Three AL Central teams are still in the playoff chase and the uncertainty in the other 2 clubs hasn't been cleared up, so future rosters are still in flux. We look this week at some pitchers who could make an MLB roster in 2017.