For the most part, the MLB preseason is a time for established players to shake off the rust and the manager to decide on who fills the handful of open spots on the 25-man roster.
However, teams focus on a few key areas in particular; it's sort of a blueprint to preseason success, if you will, and those are what the following article will zero in on.
We chose one player (in some cases two) who applies to each of the following categories:
- Health: The key player either recovering from an offseason injury/surgery or an oft-injured player to keep an eye on.