Can Francisco Lindor salvage some of the high expectations he carried into the season? Plus Lance McCullers, Edwin Encarnación, Sean Manaea and Dylan Bundy.

Expectations are high for D.J. LeMahieu after last season's breakout. Can he deliver? Plus Hunter Dozier, Aroldis Chapman, Kevin Kiermaier and Josh James.

There's no question Adalberto Mondesi can run, but is there more to his game? Plus Hanser Alberto, Nathan Eovaldi, Roberto Perez and Andrew Heaney.

How will Tim Anderson respond to high expectations? Plus Michael Montgomery, Brandon Drury, Jordan Zimmermann and Giovanny Urshela.

Can Nelson Cruz defy the aging curve for another season? Plus James McCann, Ryan Yarbrough, Mark Canha and Alex Colome.

Former first-rounder Hunter Dozier finally emerges in KC. Plus Dee Gordon, Chris Bassitt, Roberto Osuna and Hanser Alberto.

Kyle Seager is back from a pre-season hand injury. Can he finally get going? Plus Ronald Guzman, Daniel Norris, Yandy Diaz and Liam Hendriks.

Is Gerrit Cole the same ace-worthy investment he was a year ago? Plus JaCoby Jones, James McCann, Alex Gordon, and Brett Anderson.

Eddie Rosario popped 20-plus HRs each of the past two years. Could he be there by the All-Star break? Plus David Fletcher, Kyle Gibson, Miguel Cabrera and Avisail Garcia.

Can Jackie Bradley build on last year's second-half- success? Plus Homer Bailey, Ryan Yarbrough, Ryon Healy and Brad Keller.

Can Elvis Andrus shake off injuries and repeat his breakout 2017? Plus Ivan Nova, Tyler Glasnow, Josh Harrison and Marco Gonzales.