DUNEDIN, Fla. -- Glenn Sparkman will not be ready for Opening Day because of a fractured right thumb, but plenty of candidates remain for the final two spots in Toronto's bullpen.
Roberto Osuna, Jason Grilli, J.P. Howell, Joe Smith and Joe Biagini appear locked into roles but outside of that group there are plenty of question marks. A large group of pitchers, most without options, are in the mix for spots and the decisions made in the weeks ahead will greatly impact the organization's depth.
Toronto has to find the right balance of taking the best roster north while at the same time keeping all of its options open.