Gavin Lux's season-ending injury clears one barrier to playing time for Michael Busch in LA. Plus, the candidates to start at SS for ARI, Brenton Doyle is being hyped in COL, a look at the OF depth in SF, and a rotation overview in SD.

Maybe OF Masataka Yoshida won't be the leadoff hitter in BOS after all. But who will be? Also: Vavra's hot start in BAL, Holmes' supporting cast in NYY, Taj's time could be now in TAM, and Merrifield's opportunity in TOR.

Brice Turang is getting praise from MIL, but where does he fit on the roster? Plus, recalculating the STL outfield, a couple intriguing outfielders in CHC waiting for opportunities, injury situations to monitor that will affect PT in CIN's outfield, and one player in PIT poised to take advantage of the new rules.

The Mets have some almost-ready rookies, but how (or will?) they incorporate them into their lineup? Plus LF in ATL, flexibility in MIA, the closer situation in WAS, and CF backups in PHI.

Trevor Stephan was excellent down the stretch in 2022, and he is one of the top options behind Emmanuel Clase in the Cleveland pen.

Still trying to break through in his third SEA season, Jarred Kelenic is the LF vR favorite as spring training begins, but the competitive Mariners will hedge their bets. LAA's bullpen, the HOU DH outlook, and more ...

COL has shown a lot of faith in Ezequiel Tovar with their (lack of) offseason moves. Trent Grisham's playing time may be safer than you think in SD; a closer headache in LA; second base depth in ARI; and, a revamped rotation in SF.

If the Red Sox are to exceed expectations in 2023, OF Masataka Yoshida may have to be a linchpin. Also: bullpen thoughts in BAL, trade winds swirl in NYY, Díaz moves across diamond in TAM, and pecking order behind Romano in TOR bullpen.

CIN has laid out an aggressive plan to get Tyler Stephenson to the plate plenty in 2023. Plus, an overview of the catching situation in PIT, closer speculation in CHC, a look at Paul DeJong's path to PA in STL, and injuries already piling up for the pitching staff in MIL.

This week's NL East Playing Time Tomorrow article discusses Vaughn Grissom's battle for the shortstop job. Do the Nationals have sneaky value with several late-round options? Is A.J. Puk the next Marlins pitcher to target?

Davis Martin or Sean Burke are candidates to step in if Mike Clevinger is away from the team.