As usual, Sept. 1 features a list of prospect and non-prospect call-ups a mile long -- with some noteworthy names mixed in.
Nolan Arenado (finger) is set to make his long-awaited return to the Rockies on Thursday. Meanwhile, those scrambling to replace the likes of Evan Gattis (back) and Carlos Ruiz (concussion) should give some consideration to the Orioles' Caleb Joseph.
Zach Britton has a line on all the Orioles' saves, making him criminally underowned.
40-year-old Ichiro Suzuki wasn't an everyday player to begin the season, but will likely be forced into a regular role with Carlos Beltran out with an elbow injury.
Trevor Bauer is just one of the top prospects that gets Jan Levine's attention this week.
Joakim Soria's season-ending injury has opened the door for a new closer in K.C., but who will win the job as Opening Day draws near?
With A.J. Burnett likely headed to Pittsburgh, Phil Hughes and Freddy Garcia will battle for the final spot in the Yankees' rotation. Brian Pelowski takes a look at job battles around the league.