The Twins signaled their belief they can contend this year by signing Kendrys Morales. The addition of Morales has significant implications for several players on the Twins roster.

Skills and performances are critical when projecting future closers, as are contracts in some cases. We project the OAK, HOU and LAA closer roles and look at SEA's surging rotation.

After another Grant Balfour stumble, might it be time to give Jake McGee a ninth-inning shot? Also: Gausman, Red Sox OF; Alfonso Soriano and Liam Hendriks.

Mat Latos had his latest rehab start cut short, so may not be quite ready to return. It won't be long, though, and when he does, either Tony Cingrani or Alfredo Simon will have to go.

Franklin Morales (pictured) and Jhoulys Chacin both have 5.50+ ERAs this season. Morales has been demoted to the bullpen. There are plenty of options at AA-Tulsa.

WAS plans to give Ryan Zimmerman playing time at LF, 1B and 3B. What happens when Bryce Harper returns? Plus, we'll take a look at the NYM outfield, the ATL bullpen and much more.

Joba Chamberlain has pitched extremely well as set-up for Joe Nathan while Nathan has struggled mightily. Could Chamberlain displace Nathan at some point?

Jon Villar's .195 BA is one reason he's been on the bench just as often as in the lineup recently. We examine his immediate prognosis along with other PT questions around the AL West.

The Red Sox are about to welcome back Stephen Drew, but will Felix Doubront and Clay Buchholz be received as warmly? Plus Johan Santana; Mark Teixeira; Rays injuries; and Marcus Stroman.

Aramis Ramirez is on the verge of returning from injury, and reclaiming his third base job. Plus, Shelby Miller's struggles continue, and more from around the division.

High-fives have come at a premium this season for many of San Diego's hitters. How long will the struggles continue?