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White, who has remained in Arizona while play has been suspended, should be one of the players that resumes working out at the Mariners' spring training facility next week, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.

The Mariners will be allowed to reopen their facility in Peoria beginning early next week, and small group workouts will be permitted. Shannon Drayer of 710 ESPN Seattle reports White has been one of several players that has been able to regularly work out and hit at a facility near Seattle's spring complex, but it appears he'll now have a chance to resume his training with full access to all necessary equipment and accessories.

Clemens could start at High-A Lakeland but spend the majority of the year at Double-A Erie when and if play is able to resume, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Clemens looked good in big-league camp and hit .333 in Grapefruit League action, so he's a player to watch this year. Of course, it remains to be seen when play will resume and what the minor-league schedule will look like this season. The 23-year-old finished his 2019 campaign by playing in 13 games for the SeaWolves and was expected to spend significant time with the Double-A squad in 2020.

Dixon could earn a reserve role if MLB rosters are expanded for the 2020 campaign, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Dixon cleared waivers in January and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo, which seemed to be his likely starting location in 2020. However, MLB rosters could expand when the regular season is able to begin, and Dixon could end up as a backup option at first, third and both corner outfield spots. The 28-year-old slashed .248/.290/.435 and led the Tigers with 15 home runs in 2019.

Guerrero has been able to hit at a batting cage near his home in the Dominican Republic to try and stay sharp while MLB is on pause, Kaitlyn McGrath of The Athletic reports.

Based on pics posted to his Instagram feed, Guerrero has not only been hitting but has been able to stay in good shape, something that was a concern after his weight and general fitness level came into question toward the end of his rookie campaign. Expect the young slugger to be ready to go once training camps open up again, and the potential for a breakout 2020 from the second-generation player remains high.

Dalbec may permanently shift from third to first base in 2020 while at Triple-A Pawtucket, Ian Cundall of SoxProspects.com reports.

Dalbec still projects as an above-average third baseman defensively with a plus arm, but he is blocked in the majors by Rafael Devers. As such, the Red Sox began a transition to first base last season, when Dalbec played the new position 11 times in 28 games after a promotion to Pawtucket. During spring training, he played third base in six of his first seven appearances, then appeared at first base in his final four games prior to being optioned. Dalbec's offensive profile improved in 2019, when he maintained his power stroke (27 home runs) while dropping his strikeout rate from 32.6 to 24.6 percent.

Casas will return to High-A Salem whenever the 2020 season begins, Ian Cundall of SoxProsepcts.com reports.

Casas played mostly at Low-A Greenville before a two-game stint at Salem in 2019. Depending on which prospect list you're viewing, the 20-year-old is number one or two in the organization. The 6-foot-4, 252-pounder, who has grown since being drafted, is expected to make a permanent move from third to first base for the Salem Red Sox in 2020. He has plus-plus power with potential to be a middle-of-the-order bat, which should overcome concerns about him being a first base-only prospect. Casas did not have much exposure to left-handers last season -- 104 plate appearances, 33 percent strikeout rate, .733 OPS -- so that will be an area to watch in 2020. The swing-and-miss will always be part of his game, but Casas has a relatively good understanding of the zone and should get on base with regularity.

Diaz hit .345 (10-for-29) with a triple, two RBI, two walks and one run across 11 Grapefruit League games before spring training was suspended.

The 28-year-old was one of the Rays' hottest hitters during the abbreviated exhibition slate, further solidifying his spot as a lineup fixture. Diaz slashed a solid .267/.340/.476 across a career-high 347 plate appearances in 2019, a line that was partly comprised of a career-high 14 home runs. Diaz projects to frequently slot into the coveted leadoff role when the Rays face a left-hander in the coming season while also logging plenty of time against right-handed pitching.

Olson hit .200 (5-for-25) with two doubles, one home run, four RBI, nine strikeouts, five walks and four runs across 11 Cactus League games before spring training was suspended.

The slugging first baseman's spring average left plenty to be desired, but it was obviously a small sample. The 26-year-old enjoyed the best season of his career in 2019, a campaign that included a new career high of 36 home runs. As good as Olson was last season, Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area reports Olson could still have room for even more improvement, noting multiple baseball metrics sites had projected him to exceed last season's homer total in a full 2020 season.

White stood out to hitting coach Tim Laker this spring with his ability to consistently make hard contact, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports. "He's a really strong kid," Laker said. "He's a really intelligent guy. His swing, I guess when you look at it compared to everybody else, it's a little bit maybe unconventional, but I think he's got an ability to find the barrel and hit the ball hard."

The rookie tuned up for a projected everyday job at first base this spring by hitting .333 (8-for-24) with three doubles, three RBI, two walks and a stolen base across eight Cactus League contests. White's meteoric rise through the Mariners' organizational ranks includes just four games of experience at Triple-A Tacoma, but he earned the confidence of team brass by slashing an impressive. .293/.350/.488 with 33 extra-base hits (13 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs) and 55 RBI over 400 plate appearances at Double-A Arkansas in 2019. The fact White was able to thrive versus big-league arms this spring naturally serves to strengthen his outlook, and Laker's assessment qualifies as a particularly strong endorsement as well.

Voit has been working out at his home in St. Louis, Ryan Fagan of Sporting News reports.

In addition to working out "as much as possible" in order to stay in shape, Voit has been getting extra conditioning by doing yard work in his backyard. The slugger is expected to take on a near-everyday role at first base for the Yankees when the regular season begins.