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ANAHEIM -- The offseason is starting to wind down and Cactus League play is almost exactly a month away, with the Angels opening play on Feb. 22 against the Mariners at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

Pitchers and catchers report to the club¡¯s Spring Training complex in Tempe, Ariz., on Feb. 11, with the first workouts set for Feb. 12. A pressing issue is whether the Angels will actively try to improve the roster, as there¡¯s still time to make additions before the seasons starts. But they haven¡¯t been as active recently as they were earlier in the offseason.

That leads to the first of five questions facing Los Angeles as spring camp draws near:

How much more will the Angels add before the start of the season?

The Halos were aggressive early, but they have been mostly quiet since signing lefty Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year deal worth $63 million on Nov. 27. But they did reportedly agree to a Minor League deal with two-time All-Star Tim Anderson on Wednesday. At the Winter Meetings in early December, general manager Perry Minasian indicated that he expected to add to the roster, and there¡¯s still reason to believe they¡¯re not done just yet.

The Angels could use help just about everywhere and have recently been linked to free agent first baseman Pete Alonso. His fit is questionable, with Nolan Schanuel already at first base, but the rumor indicates Los Angeles is interested in adding another power bat to the lineup. The Halos have also reportedly checked in on free agent outfielder Alex Verdugo. And if they really want to make a splash with the rotation, Jack Flaherty, Max Scherzer and Nick Pivetta are still on the free-agent market.

Are the Angels comfortable with Ben Joyce as closer?

Joyce was incredible as a rookie after adding a sinker to his arsenal last year, posting a 0.85 ERA over his final 31 2/3 innings (28 outings) and is the favorite to be the club¡¯s closer this year. But Joyce has yet to prove he can stay healthy for a full season and handle the rigors of pitching on back-to-back days multiple times a week. Robert Stephenson could get a look once he returns from Tommy John surgery, but it could make sense for the Angels to find a veteran in free agency to ease the burden on Joyce. They¡¯ve signed relievers late in the offseason before, including Tony Watson and Steve Cishek during Spring Training in 2023.

How much of a look will top prospect Christian Moore get?

The Angels have worked to improve their middle infield depth by signing Kevin Newman, trading for Scott Kingery and reportedly signing Anderson. But Moore, ranked the club¡¯s No. 2 prospect by MLB Pipeline, will get his chance to turn some heads at second base after a breakout showing at Double-A Rocket City last year after being the No. 8 selection in the Draft. There¡¯s no rush to make Moore their starting second baseman but it¡¯ll be interesting to see how close he is to being Major League-ready this spring.

Will the Angels acquire an outfielder and will it affect where Mike Trout plays?

One of the more intriguing storylines this spring will be where Trout sees most of his action in the outfield, as he¡¯s likely to see more time in the corner spots to try to keep him healthy this year. But it¡¯s still unclear exactly what that breakdown will look like and it could depend on if the Angels add a corner outfielder or someone who can handle some center.

How long will Neto be out after undergoing shoulder surgery?

Shortstop Zach Neto underwent right shoulder surgery in early November and he¡¯s expected to miss the start of the season but it¡¯s unclear how long he¡¯ll be out. The Angels are optimistic it¡¯ll be on the shorter end but will get a better feel once Spring Training starts. Neto led the club in wins above replacement (WAR) last year, so the sooner he¡¯s back, the better for the Halos.