PT TOMORROW: NL West—Down but not out

Los Angeles Dodgers

Though he entered spring training as the front-runner due to a four-year, $28 million contract, Alexander Guerrero (2B, LA) lost out and will start the season at AAA-Albuquerque. We still project Guerrero for 60% playing time at 2B, and there is a decent chance he can regain the starting job with improved defense. Guerrero, who flashed a great power/speed combination in Cuba, is a natural SS, so an injury to Hanley Ramírez (SS, LA) or even Juan Uribe (3B, LA) could open the door quickly. Guerrero remains a decent speculative option in deeper leagues when the door opens—be it via injury or ineffectiveness of starters Dee Gordon (2B, LA) or Justin Turner (2B, LA).

J.P. Howell (LHP, LA) made the 25-man roster for Los...

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