Last year, the Cleveland Indians added players like Marlon Byrd, Juan Uribe and Rajai Davis to compete with younger players like Jose Ramirez and Tyler Naquin for starting roles. While the veterans won the starting jobs in spring training, the younger players eventually took over as everyday players.
The younger players proved they belonged on the major league roster in spring training, which ultimately led to their success later in the year.
Fast forward to 2017 and players are again looking to prove they belong on the major league roster.