Spring has sprung and jobs are to be won.

The many that haven't are probably the reason you're not drafting yet. Why force a guess when you can just wait and find out?

Well, that's your luxury, not mine. I'm drafting constantly, so I have to know exactly what I'm getting into. To that end, I've come up with what I consider to be the 25 position battles of greatest interest to Fantasy owners.

Notice the way I worded that. It's not all-inclusive, so before you say, "But what about ...?" you should already know the answer: It's not one of the 25 keeping me up at night.

And sometimes the reason is because I don't think it's much of a battle. Truth is Jake McGee, David Hernandez and Fernando Rodney haven't officially won the closer battles in Colorado, Philadelphia and San Diego, respectively, but they don't have any obvious challengers either. I feel like I can draft them with confidence even though they're technically "battling."

For each of these scenarios, I give both my preferred choice and who I believe is the likely choice, but I say it with greater confidence for some than others. You'll just have to read to know exactly how I feel.

What a concept, I know.

Marlins closer

Carter Capps
SD • RP • #56
2015 STATS1.16 ERA, 58 K, 31 IP, 0.81 WHIP, 30 APP
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A.J. Ramos
LAA • RP • #44
2015 STATS32 SV, 2.30 ERA, 87 K, 70 1/3 IP, 1.01 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Capps

Likely choice: Ramos

This one gets first billing because either could emerge as a top closer. Ramos thrived in the role last year, which is why I expect the Marlins to take an if-it-ain't-broke approach, but Capps was the most dominant reliever in baseball (1.10 FIP) for the 31 innings he was healthy -- and that's saying something with today's reliever crop. Of course, Capps' newfound elbow concerns could end this competition before it starts.

Blue Jays closer

Roberto Osuna
HOU • RP • #54
2015 STATS20 SV, 2.58 ERA, 75 K, 69 2/3 IP, 0.92 WHIP
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Drew Storen
PHI • RP • #29
2015 STATS29 SV, 3.44 ERA, 67 K, 55 IP, 1.11 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Osuna

Likely choice: Storen

It's still not completely clear that Osuna is out of the rotation conversation, but as good as he was as a closer last year, that's where Fantasy owners would prefer to see him again. Unfortunately, manager John Gibbons likes the idea of using him as a multi-inning reliever, which by his own admission would give Storen the edge in the closer battle. Not that he's a bad choice, by any means.

Rockies shortstop

Jose Reyes
NYM • SS • #7
2015 STATS.274 BA, 7 HR, 24 SB, .688 OPS, 116 G
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Trevor Story
BOS • SS • #10
2015 STATS (MINORS).279 BA, 20 HR, 40 2B, 22 SB, .863 OPS
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Cristhian Adames
MIA • SS • #14
2015 STATS (MINORS).311 BA, 11 HR, 11 SB, .800 OPS, 463 AB
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Preferred choice: Reyes

Likely choice: Toss-up

Though not a position battle in the traditional sense, this situation will sort of play out like one given the many layers of Reyes' domestic abuse charge. He's on paid leave until the legal side is complete, which isn't slated to begin until Opening Day but could end whenever with a plea agreement. Either way, a suspension of undetermined length could then keep him out ... weeks? Months? Who knows? If Story proves capable, seems like the Rockies could just avoid the PR hit and dump Reyes.

Astros first baseman

A.J. Reed
HOU • 1B • #24
2015 STATS (MINORS).340 BA, 34 HR, 127 RBI, .432 OBP, 1.044 OPS
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Jon Singleton
HOU • 1B • #28
2015 STATS (MINORS).254 BA, 22 HR, 83 RBI, .865 OPS, 378 AB
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Preferred choice: Reed

Likely choice: Singleton

This offseason, general manager Jeff Luhnow said the first base job is Singleton's to lose, but all that means is the Astros want him to win it. And of course they do: He has already signed to a long-term deal. But this talk of Reed wrangling away the job just won't die. Sacrificing a year of team control for a few weeks' production isn't exactly the Astros' M.O., but they're playing to win now. At this stage, Fantasy owners have to consider the rookie the more promising late-round flier.

Nationals shortstop

Stephen Drew
2B
2015 STATS.201 BA, 17 HR, .271 OBP, .652 OPS, 383 AB
Danny Espinosa
NYM • 2B • #88
2015 STATS.240 BA, 13 HR, 5 SB, .719 OPS, 367 AB
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Trea Turner
PHI • 2B • #7
2015 STATS (MINORS).322 BA, 8 HR, 29 SB, .828 OPS, 454 AB
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Preferred choice: Turner

Likely choice: Espinosa

The hiring of Dusty Baker, a notorious journeyman apologist, seemed certain to delay Turner's arrival another few months, but for now at least, he's keeping an open mind. Espinosa, the front-runner, wouldn't be a complete waste since he at least offers better-than-average pop for a middle infielder, but Turner's across-the-board skill set gives him a chance to be a perennial All-Star at Fantasy's neediest position.

Astros closer

Ken Giles
ATL • RP • #91
2015 STATS15 SV, 1.80 ERA, 87 K, 70 IP, 1.20 WHIP
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Luke Gregerson
STL • RP • #44
2015 STATS31 SV, 3.10 ERA, 59 K, 61 IP, 0.95 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Giles

Likely choice: Gregerson

The very idea of this one is stupid after the Astros gave up two of their top pitching prospects and then some for Giles this offseason, but I'll address it for two reasons: They continue to play coy about it, prolonging the speculation, and the slim chance of them keeping Gregerson in the role would upend the many Fantasy owners investing heavily in Giles, who has elite upside.

Astros fifth starter

Scott Feldman
SP
2015 STATS5-5, 3.90 ERA, 61 K, 108 1/3 IP, 1.31 WHIP
Mike Fiers
OAK • SP • #50
2015 STATS7-10, 3.69 ERA, 180 K, 180 1/3 IP, 1.25 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Fiers

Likely choice: Fiers

Though another position battle that really shouldn't be, this one should still rank high on Fantasy owners' radar because Fiers is actually a pretty valuable player and would be a surefire middle-round pick if not for these reports of him possibly moving to the bullpen. Feldman is recovering from shoulder surgery, though, and isn't nearly as effective when healthy, so I'm willing to bet that even if the Astros go that route, it won't last long.

Cubs go-to bench bat

Javier Baez
DET • 2B • #28
2015 STATS (MINORS).328 BA, 13 HR, 18 SB, .917 OPS, 293 AB
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Jorge Soler
ATL • OF • #2
2015 STATS.262 BA, 10 HR, 47 RBI, .723 OPS, 366 AB
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Preferred choice: Toss-up

Likely choice: Soler

The winner is the better mixed-league sleeper. Baez already looked like he'd have to contend with Chris Coghlan for at-bats, but then on the same day the Cubs traded Coghlan, they signed Dexter Fowler, bumping Soler from the starting lineup. Baez is the more versatile of the two, able to play both the infield and the outfield, but maybe that means Soler is the go-to outfield fill-in. Of course, that's assuming the Cubs keep both on the roster. They may prefer to have one percolating in the minors just to ensure both develop properly.

Brewers closer

Jeremy Jeffress
WAS • RP
2015 STATS5-0, 2.65 ERA, 67 K, 68 IP, 1.27 WHIP
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Will Smith
KC • RP • #31
2015 STATS7-2, 2.70 ERA, 91 K, 63 1/3 IP, 1.20 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Smith

Likely choice: Smith

The Brewers did us all a favor by eliminating Corey Knebel right off the bat, but then again, he would have been the most natural choice as a former college closer. The Brewers may be playing the long game with him, in which case turning the job over to Smith temporarily to build up his trade value would make sense. Certainly, his strikeout rate is more befitting of a closer than Jeffress'.

Phillies fifth starter

Brett Oberholtzer
SP
2015 STATS2-2, 4.46 ERA, 27 K, 38 1/3 IP, 1.59 WHIP
Vincent Velasquez
PIT • SP/RP • #27
2015 STATS1-1, 4.37 ERA, 58 K, 55 2/3 IP, 1.28 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Velasquez

Likely choice: Velasquez

As a relief pitcher-eligible starting pitcher, Velasquez could be a huge asset in Head-to-Head points leagues especially, and judging from his minor-league strikeout rates, he's a sleeper across the board. We'd like to know he has the job first, though, and so far the rebuilding Phillies have given every indication that they aren't going to play any service-time games with him.

Angels fourth and fifth starters

Andrew Heaney
TEX • SP • #44
2015 STATS6-4, 3.49 ERA, 78 K, 105 2/3 IP, 1.20 WHIP
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Hector Santiago
SEA • SP • #57
2015 STATS9-9, 3.59 ERA, 162 K, 180 2/3 IP, 1.26 WHIP
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Matt Shoemaker
SF • SP
2015 STATS7-10, 4.46 ERA, 116 K, 135 1/3 IP, 1.26 WHIP
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Tyler Skaggs
LAA • SP • #45
2014 STATS (WHEN HEALTHY)5-5, 4.30 ERA, 86 K, 113 IP, 1.21 WHIP
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Nick Tropeano
TEX • SP • #36
2015 STATS3-2, 3.82 ERA, 38 K, 37 2/3 IP, 1.33 WHIP
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Preferred choices: Heaney, Shoemaker

Likely choices: Toss-up

This one is actually two position battles in one, and none of the five choices would be completely worthless in Fantasy. But none is especially high-end either, with Heaney and Tommy John returnee Skaggs being the closest thing to upside plays. Shoemaker had respectable numbers over the final two-thirds of last season, though, and Santiago was actually an All-Star before his second-half collapse. Wide open, this one.

Twins center fielder (sort of)

Oswaldo Arcia
OF
2015 STATS (MINORS).199 BA, 12 HR, 41 RBI, .630 OPS, 282 AB
Byron Buxton
MIN • OF • #25
2015 STATS (MINORS).305 BA, 7 HR, 22 SB, .867 OPS, 292 AB
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Max Kepler
MIN • OF • #26
.318 BA, 9 HR, 19 SB, .410 OBP, .930 OPS.318 BA, 9 HR, 19 SB, .410 OBP, .930 OPS
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Preferred choice: Buxton

Likely choice: Buxton

The assumption is Buxton will win the job, but the former second overall pick was clearly rushed last year and could go down for more seasoning if Kepler or Arcia, two prospects in their own right, outperform him this spring. Of course, he'd be the only one of the three to play center field, in all likelihood, but Eddie Rosario could slide over if it comes to that.

Braves closer

Jason Grilli
RP
2015 STATS24 SV, 2.94 ERA, 45 K, 33 2/3 IP, 1.13 WHIP
Arodys Vizcaino
RP
2015 STATS9 SV, 1.60 ERA, 37 K, 33 2/3 IP, 1.19 WHIP

Preferred choice: Toss-up

Likely choice: Grilli

This one's the lowest-ranked of the closer conundrums, but that has less to do with the ability of the candidates or the Braves as a whole than my belief that it's not really much of a competition. It'll go to Grilli provided he's back to form after what was an especially serious injury for a 39-year-old. The Braves have more to lose financially from Vizcaino piling up saves, but he'll be as good as Grilli if needed.

Mariners fifth starter

James Paxton
BOS • SP • #65
2015 STATS3-4, 3.90 ERA, 56 K, 67 IP, 1.43 WHIP
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Nathan Karns
BAL • SP • #36
2015 STATS7-5, 3.67 ERA, 145 K, 147 IP, 1.28 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Toss-up

Likely choice: Paxton

The Mariners traded for Karns in large part because they thought they were losing Hisashi Iwakuma to free agency, but with Iwakuma's unexpected return, they have a dilemma on their hands. Paxton is presumed to have the early edge, but seeing as he hasn't thrown even 100 innings in a season since 2014, this situation might take care of itself. Neither is a surefire mixed-leaguer anyway, though they both have some sleeper appeal.

Reds utility player

Ivan De Jesus
2B
2015 STATS.244 BA, 4 HR, 28 RBI, .684 OPS, 201 AB
Jose Peraza
NYM • 2B • #81
2015 STATS (MINORS).293 BA, 4 HR, 33 SB, .316 OBP, .694 OPS
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Preferred choice: Peraza

Likely choice: Toss-up

You have to love the Reds' enthusiasm for Peraza, who they had already have penciled in as their starting second baseman if Brandon Phillips had only accepted that trade to the Nationals this offseason. And because he came up a shortstop and also has experience in center field, they're open to keeping him around as a super utility type. More likely than De Jesus, it'd be someone like Adam Duvall, Yorman Rodriguez or Rule 5 pick Jake Cave getting bumped if Peraza makes it, but he's the one you want, in any case, for the steals potential.

White Sox shortstop

Tim Anderson
MIA • SS • #7
2015 STATS (MINORS).312 BA, 5 HR, 49 SB, .350 OBP, .779 OPS
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Tyler Saladino
MIL • 3B • #13
2015 STATS.225 BA, 4 HR, 8 SB, .602 OPS, 236 AB
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Jimmy Rollins
SS
2015 STATS.224 BA, 13 HR, 12 SB, .643 OPS, 517 AB

Preferred choice: Anderson

Likely choice: Rollins

The White Sox only signed Rollins to a minor-league deal, so while he's obviously the big name here and presumably the preferred bridge to Anderson, a top prospect with Brandon Phillips-like potential (the one who had power, that is), nothing has been promised. Saladino is so lacking offensively, though, that it seems a foregone conclusion, provided Anderson doesn't rewrite the script this spring.

Cardinals first baseman

Matt Adams
WAS • 1B • #18
2015 STATS.240 BA, 5 HR, 24 RBI, .657 OPS, 175 AB
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Brandon Moss
OAK • 1B/OF • #37
2015 STATS.226 BA, 19 HR, 58 RBI, .711 OPS, 469 AB
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Preferred choice: Toss-up

Likely choice: Toss-up

MLB.com reporter Jenifer Langosch called Moss the front-runner in January, but more recent reports have suggested it's a coin flip. Both are power-first hitters, with Moss offering a better track record but Adams a little more upside, particularly in batting average, so in the long run, you don't really care who takes it in Fantasy. You just want it to be one or the other so you can actually use the one.

Cubs fifth starter

Kyle Hendricks
CHC • SP • #28
2015 STATS8-7, 3.95 ERA, 167 K, 180 IP, 1.16 WHIP
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Adam Warren
NYY • SP/RP • #48
2015 STATS7-7, 3.29 ERA, 104 K, 131 1/3 IP, 1.17 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Hendricks

Likely choice: Hendricks

Given the strides he made last season, I would have never believed Hendricks' rotation spot was up for grabs if the Chicago Sun-Times hadn't reported it in February, but hey, the Cubs did acquire Warren for the steep price of an already-locked-up Starlin Castro this offseason. You could make the case, too, he'd be the more valuable choice in Fantasy since he's relief pitcher-eligible, but we have a better idea what we're getting from Hendricks. And it's good enough to matter.

Rays first baseman

James Loney
1B
2015 STATS.280 BA, 4 HR, .680 OPS, 23 BB, 34 K
Logan Morrison
CIN • 1B • #21
2015 STATS.225 BA, 17 HR, 15 2B, .302 OBP, .685 OPS
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Steve Pearce
BOS • 1B/OF • #25
2015 STATS.218 BA, 15 HR, 40 RBI, .711 OPS, 294 AB
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Preferred choice: Pearce

Likely choice: Loney

You could lump Steven Souza into this group, making it a four-man competition for two spots, but the assumption is that Corey Dickerson spends more of his time at DH than right field, making only first base available. Pearce still has some momentum from his stellar half-season two years ago, giving him the best chance of making a mixed-league contribution, but he's also the one right-handed hitter on a team that thrives on platoons.

Twins fourth and fifth starters

Tyler Duffey
SP
2015 STATS5-1, 3.10 ERA, 53 K, 58 IP, 1.31 WHIP
Trevor May
OAK • SP/RP • #65
2015 STATS8-9, 4.00 ERA, 110 K, 114 2/3 IP, 1.33 WHIP
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Tommy Milone
SEA • SP • #53
2015 STATS9-5, 3.92 ERA, 91 K, 128 2/3 IP, 1.28 WHIP
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Ricky Nolasco
ARI • SP • #47
2015 STATS5-2, 6.75 ERA, 35 K, 37 1/3 IP, 1.71 WHIP
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Likely choices: Duffey, Milone

Preferred choices: Duffey, May

As if two openings isn't intriguing enough, this position battle has the potential to get much more interesting if prospect Jose Berrios becomes a legitimate candidate, but for now, he's on the periphery. Duffey and May were both on mixed-league rosters at one point last year and are the upside plays of the group, especially Duffey and his wicked curveball, but the Twins owe lots of money to Nolasco and apparently some sort of favor to Milone.

Blue Jays left fielder

Dalton Pompey
TOR • OF
2015 STATS (MINORS).307 BA, 7 HR, 23 SB, .804 OPS, 387 AB
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Michael Saunders
CHW • OF • #47
2014 STATS (LAST HEALTHY).273 BA, 8 HR, .341 OBP, .791 OPS, 231 AB
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Preferred choice: Pompey

Likely choice: Saunders

Saunders is the heir apparent to Ben Revere's vacated left field spot, but his inclusion in the Jay Bruce deal that wasn't to be revealed the Blue Jays' level of commitment to him -- or lack thereof. He's the damaged relic of a bygone regime. Pompey is inevitability knocking -- and a base-stealer to boot.

Blue Jays fifth starter

Jesse Chavez
ATL • SP • #60
7-15, 4.18 ERA, 136 K, 157 IP, 1.35 WHIP7-15, 4.18 ERA, 136 K, 157 IP, 1.35 WHIP
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Gavin Floyd
SP
2015 STATS0-0, 2.70 ERA, 7 K, 13 1/3 IP, 1.13 WHIP
Drew Hutchison
TOR • SP • #36
2015 STATS13-5, 5.57 ERA, 129 K, 150 1/3 IP, 1.48 WHIP
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Aaron Sanchez
MIN • SP/RP • #43
2015 STATS7-6, 3.22 ERA, 61 K, 92 1/3 IP, 1.28 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Sanchez

Likely choice: Toss-up

Is anyone excited about Hutchison anymore? Apparently, the Blue Jays aren't either because they devoted much of their offseason to finding a replacement for him. Sanchez has been at his best out of the bullpen and may wind up back there, but his career is too new for the Blue Jays to close the door on him starting. He's the only one of these four who fires the imagination in any way, and if he secures the spot, he's a good bet to be drafted in Head-to-Head points leagues since he's relief pitcher-eligible.

Padres left fielder

Jabari Blash
LAA • OF • #54
2015 STATS (MINORS).271 BA, 32 HR, .370 OBP, .946 OPS, 406 AB
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Travis Jankowski
TEX • OF • #16
2015 STATS (MINORS).335 BA, 1 HR, 32 SB, .838 OPS, 379 AB
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Jon Jay
LAA • OF • #9
2015 STATS.210 BA, 1 HR, .306 OBP, .563 OPS, 210 AB
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Preferred choice: Toss-up

Likely choice: Jay

This one wouldn't be a game-changer outside of NL-only leagues, but Jankowski and Blash have the potential to be category specialists if they can beat out the veteran for the job, the former offering speed and the latter offering power. Blash's Rule 5 status gives him a good chance of at least making the roster. Keep in mind that center field is another possibility for Jay with only Melvin Upton there.

Reds left fielder

Adam Duvall
ATL • OF • #14
2015 STATS (MINORS).264 BA, 30 HR, 87 RBI, .511 SLG, .823 OPS
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Yorman Rodriguez
OF
2015 STATS (MINORS).269 BA, 10 HR, 4 SB, .736 OPS, 308 AB
Scott Schebler
COL • OF • #44
2015 STATS (MINORS).241 BA, 13 HR, 15 SB, .731 OPS, 432 AB
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Jesse Winker
NYM • OF • #3
2015 STATS (MINORS).282 BA, 13 HR, .823 OPS, 74 BB, 83 K
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Preferred choice: Winker

Likely choice: Toss-up

This battle might not have even made the list if not for manager Bryan Price's recent suggestion that the last name, Winker, could come away with the job. The 22-year-old is a long shot after spending last season at Double-A, but his monster finish there makes him out to be potentially the Reds' best homegrown player since Joey Votto, offering a similar (as close as it gets, anyway) batting eye. Schebler and Duvall both showed good power in the minors, for what it's worth.

Diamondbacks fifth starter

Archie Bradley
MIA • SP • #25
2015 STATS2-3, 5.80 ERA, 23 K, 35 2/3 IP, 1.63 WHIP
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Zack Godley
CIN • SP • #46
2015 STATS5-1, 3.19 ERA, 34 K, 36 2/3 IP, 1.26 WHIP
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Robbie Ray
SF • SP • #23
2015 STATS5-12, 3.52 ERA, 119 K, 127 2/3 IP, 1.33 WHIP
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Preferred choice: Bradley

Likely choice: Ray

Chances are Ray would have to bomb this spring to lose the job, and he showed enough strikeout potential in his 23 starts last year that Fantasy owners would still be pleased with that outcome. Bradley is the big prospect, though, and looked capable against minor-leaguers before taking a liner to the head last season. His walk rate says he still has work to do, though. Any of the three would have some measure of sleeper appeal, but upside is always the preference.