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Adam Wainwright's injury means Jake Woodford enters the Cardinals' rotation, plus weekend roster shuffling in LA, KC, MIN and more.

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.

Darick Hall could get the first shot at AB in the wake of Hoskins' torn ACL. Plus Igesias to start season on DL, Colás on the verge of more AB in CHW, and roster moves in CIN and CHC.

Let's catch up on some spring injuries: Slater, Haniger, Soto, Arenado, Altuve, Díaz, Painter, Kelly, Ashby, and Tatis.

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.

With Carson Kelly's broken arm keeping him out, Gabriel Moreno will see most of the catching duties in Arizona. Plus lots of notes as MLB roles are beginning to crystalize with Opening Day one week away.

Neither Vaughn Grissom or Braden Shewmake will be the Opening Day shortstop for the Braves. Plus continued late-camp roster news across the NL.

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?

Mauricio Dubón (pictured) and David Hensley are likely to fill in for injured Jose Altuve. Plus notes on Profar, Grossman, Nimmo and more.