Newsday | Erik Boland: As spring training draws closer, Boland offered an early 26-man roster prediction with five starters, eight relievers, and 13 position players. Of course, it goes without saying that things can change in a hurry in the event of trades, signings, and injuries.
He predicts Domingo Germán winning the fifth starter job and Clarke Schmidt starting the season in the minor leagues, with Albert Abreu winning a bullpen spot. Position player-wise, he sees both Josh Donaldson and Aaron Hicks as Opening Day starters at third base and left field, respectively, with Oswaldo Cabrera and Isiah Kiner-Falefa going to the bench.