With less than two weeks left before Opening Day, Red Sox fans asked about the status of David Price, who might make the roster and more.Here's a look at some answers from the latest Inbox.

With less than two weeks left before Opening Day, Red Sox fans asked about the status of David Price , who might make the roster and more.

Here's a look at some answers from the latest Inbox.

Price has regained some strength in his left elbow since his initial shutdown three weeks ago, but he is still focusing on rehab at this point. Boston will continue to monitor his progress in the coming days with the hope that he is close to starting a full-blown throwing program, as manager John Farrell put it the other day. At this point, just given where we are on the calendar, it's hard to imagine Price will pitch for the Red Sox during April.

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Is DD the man to lead the Red Sox to the World Series? The game has changed significantly since his last trip. — Steve Stevens (@JLStevens2) March 21, 2017

Has it been that long? Dave Dombrowski's Tigers were in the World Series in 2012. In '13, Detroit probably would have been back in the Fall Classic if not for a historic grand slam by David Ortiz . If you look at Dombrowski's track record, his teams have had success everywhere he has been. He has certainly been aggressive since coming to Boston. I think the Red Sox are in fine hands with Dombrowski leading the front office. Like every decision-making executive, there will be some moves that don't work out. But Dombrowski's positives usually outweigh his negatives by a wide margin.

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Does Sam travis have a shot at a roster spot after another monster spring? — Tommy Lux (@tommylux11) March 21, 2017

The only way Sam Travis , Boston's No. 4 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com, will make the team is if Mitch Moreland or Hanley Ramirez sustain an injury. The Red Sox have committed to those two veterans for the at-bats at first base. However, Dombrowski specifically signed Moreland to a one-year deal because the club thinks that Travis could well be ready to be the starting first baseman for 2018 and beyond.

The lack of pitching depth in the upper Minors is a concern, for sure. Boston is fortunate to have Kyle Kendrick , who would be capable of keeping the team in the game if he is called on. The club needs Christopher Johnson and/or Henry Owens to take that next step this year. Also, it needs Roenis Elias to bounce back from the intercostal injury he sustained a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure Dombrowski will keep an eye on the waiver wire late in Spring Training to see which veteran pitchers either get cut or opt out of their Minor League contracts.

When is Carson Smith due back on the roster? — Paul (@PaulG328) March 21, 2017

Carson Smith is in the very early stages of throwing off a mound. A best-case scenario would have him pitching in the Major Leagues by June or July. But it's always hard to project how long it takes a player to bounce back from Tommy John surgery. If Smith contributes to the Red Sox this season, it would be a bonus. They can't really count on him for this year.

Who will make the pen, and who should make the pen, Robby Scott or Fernando Abad? — Sox Signatures (@SoxSignatures) March 21, 2017

Things are in a little bit of flux right now, so I could see a scenario of both those pitchers being on the Opening Day roster. You have Tyler Thornburg at least a little uncertain for the start of the season as he builds back arm strength. Boston could go without a fifth starter until the sixth game of the season, which is April 9. It would not surprise me if Thomas Pomeranz spends the first five games on the disabled list, which would enable the Red Sox to carry eight relievers. In a vacuum, if they had to choose between Robby Scott an Fernando Abad , I'd say they take Abad, because he is out of options.

why so much trust in Kelley? He's proven nothing. Still wild. — Jeffrey Crocker (@JeffreyCrocker9) March 21, 2017

You should double check what Joe Kelly did when he returned from Triple-A Pawtucket as a September callup. From Sept. 2 until the American League Division Series ouster vs. the Indians on Oct. 10, Kelly had a 0.51 ERA, with three walks and 23 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings. Boston has reason to believe he can be a really good setup man. We will soon find out.

where does Devers fit in on this team and when? — Joey Johnson (@joey_johnson93) March 21, 2017

The hope is that Rafael Devers , the Red Sox's No. 2 prospect, can be the third baseman of the future. He has a big left-handed bat with quite a bit of projected power. Keep in mind Devers is only 20 years old, so there's no need to rush his development. My hunch is that he will be in the Major Leagues at some point within the next two years.

Ian, where does Blake Swihart fit into the Red Sox plans moving forward? — Mike McG (@MikeMcG13) March 21, 2017

Blake Swihart is still hoping he is the catcher of the future, but he needs to prove he can be. Obviously, he lost a lot of time behind the plate last year due to a temporary position switch and then an injury. Boston still has plenty of confidence that Swihart will hit. He needs to make the necessary improvements on defense. Look for Swihart to start the season at Pawtucket so the Red Sox can preserve their organizational depth and keep Sandy Leon and Christian Vazquez , who are both out of options.