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.

GIO-SYNCHRONOUS: Gonzalez has logged a 3.35 xERA over the last month. GBs and Cmd are up considerably over that stretch.

The Yankees are eyeing Bryan Mitchell or Luis Severino as possible replacements for Chad Green. Plus updates on Matt Shoemaker, Steven Wright, Jose De Leon, Alexei Ramirez and John Lackey.

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.

Scherzer is a must start versus Atlanta, and there are strong wildcard options on Labor Day.

Yunel Escobar is back as the primary third baseman for the Angels. Plus updates on the CIN pitching staff, Derek Dietrich, Junior Guerra, Wandy Peralta, Joe Nathan and Tyler Chatwood.

Teheran, Happ, Darvish all tabbed with solid Matchup Ratings for Sunday action.

Yasiel Puig returns to Los Angeles after a hot month at Triple-A. Plus updates on Mat Latos, Matt Cain, Matt Adams, Luis Severino, Wade Davis, Ryan Hanigan and more.

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.

Kenta Maeda owns a nifty line against current Padre batters.

A few Mets should see an increase in playing time, including Wilmer Flores and Kelly Johnson. Plus updates on Mark Reynolds, A.J. Pierzynski, Yoan Moncada, Byron Buxton, Tim Beckham and more.