Friday's slate is only nine games, but Luis Castillo (pictured), Kenta Maeda, and Carlos Carrasco are arms to target.

Josh Tomlin has pinpoint control, Aledmys Diaz attempts to improve his hard contact, and Mallex Smith offers elite speed.

Max Scherzer brings his dominating stuff to Friday, Robbie Ray starts in the desert, and Dallas Keuchel looks for a strong start to his season.

Corey Kluber backs big-four SP status with elite skills, Matt Chapman offers power and low contact, Ian Kinsler looks for rebound season with LAA, and Aaron Hicks offers across-the-board production in the Yankees' OF.

Carlos Correa aims for first-round value, Michael Clevinger looks to provide strikeouts in Cleveland, Didi Gregorius tries to follow-up his power breakout, and Mychal Givens is still a LIMA force.

Whit Merrifield attempts to follow up breakout season, Mikie Mahtook looks to make the most of his playing time, Edwin Diaz holds down the ninth inning, and Nomar Mazara's skills are stuck in neutral.

George Springer continues his excellence, Cruz sends plenty of balls over the fences, and Charlie Morton tries to build on a strong 2017.

Andrew Benintendi eyes another 20/20 season, Cody Allen continues to provide saves, Justin Smoak looks to power up again in 2018, and Tim Anderson needs to improve his Eye.

Adam Jones remains consistent, Jorge Polanco looks to repeat his strong second half, Jordan Montgomery offers mid-rotation skills, and Addison Reed takes his skills to the Minnesota bullpen.

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Alex Bregman looks to carry over his strong second half into 2018, Khristopher Davis continues with consistent power, and Bradley Zimmer will look for chances to use his speed on the bases. Brad Peacock and Blake Snell will try to build on their success.