Early-spring performances can be the biggest mirage in baseball, a function of games that feature mismatches between major leaguers and minor leaguers. Still, with spring training now in full swing, pitchers beginning to stretch out and hitters finding their swings, there can be signal amid the noise.

While plenty can change before Opening Day, here's a look at six players who have opened eyes and calmed hearts with their early spring showings.

Four months later, one of several questions surrounding the defending American League champions this spring: When will we see him in the batter's box again? On Saturday, the Yankees announced Stanton will begin the season on the injured list with elbow injuries.

A week into spring training and injuries are becoming a concern for the New York Yankees, as several other AL teams are feeling optimistic.