The status of C.C. Sabathia, whom the Yankees will likely owe $25 million for 2017, is just one of many pitching questions to be resolved in the offseason. Also: Whither Buchholz in BOS, Dickey in TOR? How will trade winds blow in TAM? And will Jimenez, Gallardo and Miley earn their keep in BAL?

Jose Peraza is on fire, and making his case to start—both down the stretch and in 2017. But where will he play? Plus a look at a few other potential playing time battles, and a few players who could be on the trade block in the NL Central.

Shelby Miller holds the key to ARI in 2017 and who's on first in COL? What is the future for the LA rotation, SF bullpen, and 2B in SD?

With 3 AL Central teams still in the playoff chase and uncertainty about the other 2 clubs, the 2017 rosters are very much unknowns. We take an early look this week at some position players who could take the field on Opening Day 2017. Next week: pitchers.

Andrew Bailey is suddenly saving games again, but how long does this last? The beginning of SEA's 2017 auditions, a scrambled OAK rotation outlook, and more...

The Mets will face some tough decisions this winter, particularly with regard to 2B and the OF. Plus position-players issues for the rest of the division. We'll tackle the pitching staffs next time.

Yoan Moncada headlines the names who may slide into new, prominent roles in 2017, but there are others as well. The Yankees will confront a notable retirement, while BAL and TOR gird for possible free-agent departures. TAM, meanwhile, has set its infield but has some outfield AB up for grabs.

Jung-ho Kang is closing in on a return to action, and Aledmys Diaz may not be far behind. Plus, a look at a few youngsters we could see during the final month of the season.

When will Tom Murphy get a shot? SF/SD bullpens; LA X-factor in the rotation; the next ARI call up.

Avisail Garcia was moved to DH in 2016 due to concerns with his defense, but it hasn't worked well. He gets one more shot at a 2017 roster spot in the OF. Plus, more September callups from the rest of the AL Central.

Mike Zunino's recent struggles have us watching to see what he does next. Some final month rotation speculations down the stretch in OAK, TEX and more.