There should be few roster battles heading into camp, which is a nice problem for manager A.J. Hinch to have. The acquisition of catcher Brian McCann, outfielders Josh Reddick, Carlos Beltran and Norichika Aoki and starting pitcher Charlie Morton give Hinch veterans to fill in around a talented young core.
"I understand our roster looks set, but things can happen," Hinch said. "Guys can earn at-bats, they can earn opportunities. We can change the structure of our roster if need be.