Gavin Sheets looks like the odd man out on most days for now, but there are multiple paths to playing time if he can rebound at the plate.

The addition of Corey Julks to the Astros' Opening Day roster was a surprise, but a banged-up offense suggests that he could have some staying power. We also look at the SEA and LAA outfields as 2023 begins, and more.

Like Anthony Volpe, Oswaldo Cabrera has made the Opening Day roster in New York. But what will his playing time look like? Also: further thoughts on Rodriguez and Vavra in BAL, Alfaro's demotion in BOS, some new bullpen arms in TAM, and Pearson's future in TOR.

There's a second base battle brewing in PIT. Plus, who's in RF and 3B in MIL and CHC; a darkhorse contributor emerging in CIN; and the battle for the final full-time role in STL.

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David Fletcher appears to still have the inside track on LAA's early SS playing time, but with competition from an unlikely source. We look at middle infield questions in OAK and SEA, a multi-inning pitching sleeper in HOU, and more.

Edward Olivares offers an intriguing blend of power and speed, but can he stick on the big league roster? Plus, bullpen talk in Detroit and more.

Daniel Bard has struggled mightily in the World Baseball Classic. Will that affect his outlook this season in COL? Plus, hints about the closer picture in LA, mounting injuries and absences in SD and SF, and an interesting race for a bench OF spot in ARI.

Have a couple of shaky spring outings placed Grayson Rodriguez's rotation spot in jeopardy? Also: Dalbec dilemma in BOS, roster thoughts in NYY, Lowe moves up totem pole in TAM and Varsho to be platooned in TOR?

Joey Wiemer has a chance to crack the Opening Day roster in MIL. Plus, the leadoff battle in STL; rotation updates in PIT and CHC; and, checking back in on Jose Barrero in CIN.

Injuries have hit the Mets and Phillies early this spring. Who will they turn to for viable options? Also, a look at the Marlins' hitters, how to replace Cade Cavalli, and whether Jared Shuster or Dylan Dodd deserve a spot in the ATL rotation.