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.

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

The Detroit Tigers are playing against the Atlanta Braves in their Spring Breakout game on March 16 at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida.

A common issue which will pop up for teams during spring training is some bad injury luck, and while it has not been the disaster for the Detroit Tigers it's been for some others, they certainly are no exception either.