AL CENTRAL

CLEVELAND INDIANS

Manager: Terry Francona (fifth season). 2016: 94-67, first place, AL champions, lost to Chicago Cubs in World Series. Park: Goodyear Ballpark, Goodyear, Ariz.

He’s Here: 1B-DH Edwin Encarnacion, OF Austin Jackson, LHP Boone Logan, RHP Carlos Frias, OF Wily Mo Pena, CF Bradley Zimmer, SS Eric Stamets.

He’s Outta Here: 1B-DH Mike Napoli, OF Coco Crisp, OF Rajai Davis, C Chris Gimenez, 1B Jesus Aguilar, OF Marlon Byrd, RHP Jeff Manship.

Going campin’: After making the World Series for the first time since 1997, Cleveland intends to get back and finish the job this time. Seizing on that momentum, the Indians were aggressive in free agency and landed one of the biggest prizes on the market, signing Encarnacion to a $60 million, three-year contract — the richest for a free agent in club history. Encarnacion has averaged 39 homers over the past five seasons. For the second year in a row, left fielder Michael Brantley’s right shoulder will be a hot topic during camp. He played just 11 games last season, but after another surgery there’s hope he can return on a full-time basis. Super reliever Andrew Miller intends to pitch in the World Baseball Classic, but the Indians will monitor how much he’s used.

DETROIT TIGERS

Manager: Brad Ausmus (fourth season). 2016: 86-75, second place. Park: Publix Field At Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, Fla.

He’s Here: C Alex Avila, OF Mikie Mahtook. He’s Outta Here: OF Cameron Maybin, SS Erick Aybar, C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, 3B Casey McGehee.

Going campin’: The Tigers said at the beginning of the offseason they’d be open to cutting payroll, but that never really happened. So the same expensive roster is back for another shot at a postseason berth. Now two seasons removed from its four-year run atop the AL Central, Detroit still has enough stars to be a factor, especially after Justin Verlander re-established himself as a legitimate ace in 2016. Verlander and AL Rookie of the Year Michael Fulmer will be counted on to headline the rotation, while Miguel Cabrera, Ian Kinsler and Justin Upton lead the offense. The biggest questions heading into spring training are in center field and at the back end of the rotation. While Fulmer flourished last year, 23-year-old lefty Daniel Norris dealt with injury problems. His ability to pitch a full season could be crucial to Detroit’s hopes in 2017.

KANSAS CITY ROYALS

Manager: Ned Yost (eighth season). 2016: 81-81, third place. Park: Surprise Stadium, Surprise, Ariz. He’s Here: OF Jorge Soler, RHP Jason Hammel, RHP Nate Karns, DH Brandon Moss, RHP Al Alburquerque, RHP Bobby Parnell, RHP Brandon League. He’s Outta Here: RHP Wade Davis, DH Kendrys Morales, OF Jarrod Dyson, RHP Luke Hochevar, RHP Peter Moylan, LHP Tim Collins.

Going campin’: After back-to-back World Series trips, the Royals were .500 last season. But they believe they have the pieces to make another postseason run, even after RHP Yordano Ventura’s death in a car accident. That leaves another unexpected spot available in the starting rotation, where the Royals were already anticipating competition for the fifth job. The starting lineup returns largely intact, except for Soler taking over as the everyday right fielder and Moss replacing Morales at DH. The Royals will also get 3B Mike Moustakas back from reconstructive knee surgery, and will have LHP Jason Vargas after he missed most of last season following Tommy John surgery. With a bevy of players hitting free agency next year, this could be the last good chance to compete for an AL Central title for a while.

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Manager: Rick Renteria (first season). 2016: 78-84, fourth place. Park: Cameback Ranch, Glendale, Ariz.

He’s Here: RHP Lucas Giolito, INF Yoan Moncada, LHP Derek Holland, RHP Reynaldo Lopez, C Geovany Soto, OF Peter Bourjos.

He’s Outta Here: Manager Robin Ventura, LHP Chris Sale, OF Adam Eaton, OF Austin Jackson, DH Justin Morneau, C Alex Avila, RHP Matt Albers.

Going campin’: After four straight losing seasons, the White Sox decided it was time for a makeover. That meant trading their ace (Sale) and a quality outfielder (Eaton). Moncada, acquired from Boston, is considered one of the top young talents in baseball. Chicago also got three young pitchers from Washington in the Eaton deal, including prized prospect Giolito along with the hard-throwing Lopez and 2016 first-round draft pick Dane Dunning. But the White Sox remain open for business. Jose Quintana seems likely to be dealt after a personal-best 13 wins, a career-low 3.20 ERA and his first All-Star appearance. Todd Frazier could be on the move after a 40-homer season, and closer David Robertson could be an attractive piece for a contender.

MINNESOTA TWINS

Manager: Paul Molitor (third season). 2016: 59-103, fifth place. Park: Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex, Fort Myers, Fla.

He’s Here: C Jason Castro, RHP Matt Belisle, RHP Ryan Vogelsong, SS Ehire Adrianza, OF Drew Stubbs.

He’s Outta Here: 3B Trevor Plouffe, C Kurt Suzuki, LHP Tommy Milone, RHP Pat Light.

Going campin’: After the club compiled its most losses since the franchise moved to Minnesota in 1961, the Twins are starting fresh, but they’re not starting over. With still-budding young talent in the lineup like 3B Miguel Sano, CF Byron Buxton and RF Max Kepler, and the return of 2B Brian Dozier after trade talks fell through, significant scoring potential remains. The focus in Fort Myers will again be on the mound, with a downtrodden rotation needing candidates to join steady RHP Ervin Santana. RHPs Jose Berrios (8.02 ERA), Tyler Duffey (6.43 ERA), Kyle Gibson (5.07 ERA), Phil Hughes (broken leg, shoulder surgery) and RHP Hector Santiago (5.58 ERA in 11 starts) will get the chance to bounce back. RHP Trevor May hopes to start after his bullpen assignment contributed to a lingering back injury.