TOR's Davis Schneider and teammate Spencer Horwitz are two for whom September could open doors in 2024. Also: What Means' return means in BAL, Valdez's opportunity in BOS, third-base thoughts in NYY, and the shortstop succession plan in TAM.

Had he not arrived ahead of schedule, TAM's Jonathan Aranda might have been a September call-up. But what chances do he and others have of carving a significant role? Others covered: Hall and Kjerstad in BAL, Rafaela and Walter in BOS, Pereira in NYY, Barger in TOR.

Has OF Alex Verdugo gotten a wake-up call? Or might he find himself back in BOS manager Alex Cora's doghouse? Also: Cowser on borrowed time in BAL, rotation depth tested in NYY, Mead's opportunity in TAM and where Schneider fits in TOR.

Though he is on record as hoping it will not be the case, Boston OF Adam Duvall is one of several players who could be on the move, if only into new roles, given the looming trade deadline. How might the likeliest roster shakeups shake out?

BAL's Colton Cowser is one of the AL East's "pivotal players" in the second half of the season. Who are some of the others? Read on to find out.

In TAM, SS Wander Franco bought himself some time off by not being able to manage his frustration. His absence wasn't long, but will it last? Also: an imminent squeeze on O'Hearn, Hicks in BAL; Hamilton gets some "run" in BOS; Kahnle heats up in NYY pen; Guerrero underwhelms for TOR.

TAM has adopted an aggressive approach on the base paths this season, leading to some unexpected beneficiaries, like 1B Luke Raley. Also: Rodriguez's possible return in BAL, Casas' glove in BOS, Donaldson's leash in NYY, and Biggio's opportunity in TOR.

TOR RHP Alek Manoah just had his worst start of the season (and that's saying something). Might Pearson be part of the solution? Also: O'Hearn's window in BAL, Hernández's hold on SS slipping in BOS, the Volpe-Peraza debate continues in NYY and the Lowe-down on the TAM infield.

Taylor Walls and Isaac Paredes continue to share time at 3B against RHP for TAM. But might the competition tilt in one direction or the other eventually? Also: Voth's opportunity in BAL, Arroyo near return in BOS, Germán's sticky situation in NYY and deepening rotation woes in TOR.

Adam Duvall has targeted June 9 for his return to the Red Sox lineup. But can he and OF Jarren Duran co-exist? Also: Cowser watch on hold in BAL, a Kiner-Falefa boomlet in NYY, Lowe grabs reins in TAM, and Belt may tighten in TOR.

BOS closer Kenley Jansen has hit a couple bumps in the road recently. If he needs a break, who might be next in line? Also: who inherits Stowers' opportunity in BAL, Bauers and Calhoun flash in NYY, Lowe down but not out in TAM, and Kirk's struggles deepen in TOR.