DUNEDIN, Fla. -- With a week left in Central Florida before the Blue Jays head north, Toronto’s 25-man roster is starting to take shape.

Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo has picked his leadoff hitters, his starting rotation and likely his outfielders as well. Position battles will continue in the bullpen and at the utility infielder spot, but at this point there are more answers than questions.

Here's a closer look at the position battles that have been taking place this spring:

Still up for grabs

The utility infielder: Montoyo said this would be his most difficult decision to make. The job will go to either Richard Urena or Eric Sogard and each player offers different skill sets. The 22-year old Urena is the younger, more athletic option, with an ability to fill in at short, second and third. Sogard can be used at shortstop in a pinch, but mostly would be used at second and third. He offers a veteran presence but is not currently on the 40-man roster, which likely gives Urena the edge.

The bullpen: Montoyo listed Ken Giles, Ryan Tepera, Joe Biagini and Tim Mayza as four relievers with guaranteed jobs. John Axford, Bud Norris and Rule 5 pick Elvis Luciano would appear to have the inside track for three other spots. Montoyo has yet to indicate whether he plans to start the year with a seven- or eight-man bullpen. If it's eight, the Blue Jays should have room to carry a long reliever and will be choosing from a group that includes Sam Gaviglio, Jason Adam, Jacob Waguespack, Thomas Pannone and others for the final spot.

The battle is over

The starting rotation: The Blue Jays will open the year with Marcus Stroman, Matt Shoemaker, Aaron Sanchez, Ryan Borucki and Clayton Richard. Realistically, there was no real competition this spring -- but there's one coming in the not-so-distant future. Clay Buchholz was signed midway through camp and will need at least a few more weeks to get ready. He was brought in to be a starter and the early betting here is that he will eventually push Richard into the 'pen.

Left field: Toronto is expected to open the year with Teoscar Hernandez and Billy McKinney splitting time. That's the way things were shaping up at the start of camp and ultimately who gets the most playing time will come down to who has the hottest bat. Dalton Pompey is still competing for a job, but he's facing an uphill battle. It’s likely that the only way Pompey heads north would be if Montoyo decides to carry seven relievers -- instead of eight -- which would open another roster spot.

The backstop: General manager Ross Atkins said earlier this spring that Danny Jansen, Reese McGuire and Luke Maile were all competing for jobs, but nobody ever put too much stock into that. The expectation all along was that Jansen would become the regular catcher while Maile would serve as his backup. That still appears to be the case and McGuire should head back to Triple-A Buffalo to maximize his playing time.

Keep an eye on

Anthony Alford: Alford has cooled off since a stretch earlier this spring when he went 6-for-11 with three home runs. He was never a serious threat to crack the 25-man roster, but he could put some pressure on the front office with a hot start at Triple-A Buffalo. The Blue Jays have a crowded outfield, but Alford still has the type of upside where he will have to be accommodated if the results justify it.

Kendrys Morales: One way the Blue Jays could create a spot for another outfielder is by cutting ties with Morales. It's not going to happen before Opening Day, instead it's more likely to happen if he struggles at the plate once the season begins. Morales is entering the final year of his contract and could become a trade candidate but as strictly a DH, it's also a tough spot to move. If Morales goes at some point, Hernandez likely would become the DH.