Davis Schneider

Roden has gone 1-for-5 with an RBI through two games to open his big-league career. The 25-year-old rookie appears poised to continue playing regularly for Toronto in a corner outfield role, but will cede the occasional start when bench outfielders Nathan Lukes or Davis Schneider need to get in the lineup. He's worthy of a speculative roster spot in deeper mixed leagues considering his extensive track record in the upper minors as a high batting average contributor and strong power/speed source.

It will be Wagner getting the first shot at the designated hitter role against right-handed pitching. The 26-year-old slashed .305/.337/.451 in 86 MLB plate appearances last year with two home runs. He doesn't hit for a ton of power, but he does make a lot of contact, so he should sport a high batting average with a chance to drive in a few runs if George Springer and Alejandro Kirk can get on base ahead of him. We expected Davis Schneider to replace Wagner in the lineup when a left-handed starter is on the mound.

Roden hit .423 with two home runs and six RBI in 19 games this spring. His inclusion on the Opening Day roster is a mild surprise. Daulton Varsho starting the year on the injured list opened the door for Roden to make the team, though the Blue Jays have plenty of options in the outfield with Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes, Addison Barger and Davis Schneider. At least one of them likely won't make the team now. Roden will likely get a chance to see regular playing time to start the year and is worth an endgame pick in AL-Only leagues.

Roden hit .423 with two home runs and six RBI in 19 games this spring. His inclusion on the Opening Day roster is a mild surprise. Daulton Varsho starting the year on the injured list opened the door for Roden to make the team, though the Blue Jays have plenty of options in the outfield with Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes, Addison Barger and Davis Schneider. At least one of them likely won't make the team now. Roden will likely get a chance to see regular playing time to start the year and is worth an endgame pick in AL-Only leagues.

The move isn't completely unexpected since Varsho, who has been limited to DH this spring, is still working his way back from offseason shoulder surgery and needs some extra time to ramp-up his throwing program. The 28-year-old's absence leaves the door slightly ajar for unheralded prospect Alan Roden, who has turned heads this spring. The most likely outcome involves some combination of Myles Straw, Nathan Lukes and Addison Barger breaking camp in part-time roles along with Davis Schneider. He's likely facing a multi-week absence since he'll require a minor league rehab assignment to get back up to full speed.