Ceddanne Rafaela is among the young players whose roles could expand in 2024. Also: second base in BAL, outfield/third base in NYY, an infield logjam in TAM and a third base transition in TOR.

Casey Mize is on the mend and still has a chance to return this season, with a clear path to a rotation spot in 2024. Plus, some key contributors may be on the way out in Minnesota at season's end, and more from around the AL Central.

The Rangers 2H struggles have mirrored the fortunes of the pitching staff, which will again be the club's offseason focus. We take an early look at intriguing 2024 questions and issues around the AL West.

Masyn Winn has had a rocky start; will it affect his role in 2024? Plus, what to make of Hunter Greene and Nick Lodolo in 2024, a pitching prospect taking advantage of his opportunity for CHC, does Johan Oviedo have a long-term role in PIT, and the MIL infield will have a lot of question marks this offseason.

Edward Cabrera threw an impressive four innings of one-hit baseball with eight strikeouts and only two walks against the Dodgers in his return to the MLB roster. Has he finally harnessed his control?

Alex Kirilloff may be back in action by the weekend, plus a look at the back end of a couple of bullpens in the AL Central.

The LF/DH AB in SEA are still in play, but Dominic Canzone is beginning to stake his claim. We look at the Rangers and Astros issues down the stretch, and brief too-early takes on the 2024 A's and Angels.

We should project a significant shift in playing time at third base in both ARI and SF in 2024. Plus, the SD and LA pitching staffs will both have a lot of questions in 2024, and has a viable pitcher emerged in COL?

TOR's Davis Schneider and teammate Spencer Horwitz are two for whom September could open doors in 2024. Also: What Means' return means in BAL, Valdez's opportunity in BOS, third-base thoughts in NYY, and the shortstop succession plan in TAM.

We should see a lot of Jackson Chourio in MIL next season. Plus, the early first base outlooks in CIN and CHC; Jack Suwinski's future in PIT; and Dylan Carlson's future in STL.

The Mets have called up 22-year-old Ronny Mauricio, who has an intriguing power/speed combo and a plus glove.