Remaining team needs: AL, NL West

Both of baseball's West divisions didn't fare too well in 2016.

In the American League, the Texas Rangers were the only side in the West that progressed to the postseason, though they were quickly dispatched in three games by the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS.

The National League's contingent made out a little better, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants representing the division in the playoffs, though they were both eliminated by the eventual World Series champions, the Chicago Cubs.

To better their chances at success in 2017, here are every team's needs in the AL and NL West:

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST

Houston Astros

Team needs: Starting pitcher

Potential targets: Jason Hammel, Tyson Ross

The Astros have been active in rounding out their squad, adding slugger Carlos Beltran, Josh Reddick to the outfield, and Brian McCann behind the plate, though the back end of the rotation could still use an upgrade. Thanks to a quiet market, Hammel could be available as a cheaper veteran option for the Astros, though they could go the riskier route with the younger Ross.

Los Angeles Angels

Team needs: Starting pitcher, No. 1 catcher

Potential targets: Doug Fister, Matt Wieters

After a couple of years playing second fiddle in the city to the Dodgers, the Angels have finally begun to take baby steps back toward competing status. Acquiring outfielder Cameron Maybin and second baseman Danny Espinosa are moves somewhat in the right direction, but general manager Billy Eppler still has plenty of work left to do. Though the club has catching depth, it lacks a permanent solution, and the state of the rotation falls on Garrett Richard's recovery from a torn UCL via stem cell therapy.

Oakland Athletics

Team needs: Catcher, starting pitcher

Potential targets: Fister, Blake Swihart (trade with Red Sox)

Let's be real here: It's likely going to be another difficult year for the Athletics. The team tried to land slugger Edwin Encarnacion in a surprising bid, though in traditional A's fashion, came up short in their offer. The club reportedly agreeing to a deal with Rajai Davis fills a need in center field, so the focus now should be on upgrading at catcher and in the rotation.

Seattle Mariners

Team needs: Starting pitcher, corner outfielder, reliever

Potential targets: Hammel, Andrew McCutchen (trade with Pirates), Neftali Feliz

Even now, the Mariners' acquisition of Jean Segura is a questionable one considering they opened a hole in their rotation by shipping out young starter Taijuan Walker. To remedy that, the Mariners could explore a reunion with Fister, who made his big-league debut in 2009 with Seattle. Their need for a corner outfielder, however, will require something bigger. Though talks in November with the Pirates regarding McCutchen didn't amount to much, a shortage of outfield options in free agency and a looming 15 consecutive seasons without a postseason appearance should compel GM Jerry Dipoto to give Pittsburgh another call.

Texas Rangers

Team needs: First baseman/designated hitter, starting pitcher

Potential targets: Mike Napoli, Hammel, Fister

Is there really a better fit right now for the Rangers than Napoli? Due to a career-ending neck injury to Prince Fielder and Mitch Moreland's departure to the Boston Red Sox in free agency, the Rangers have no dedicated first baseman, while 23-year-old Joey Gallo is the team's top option at designated hitter. Napoli would naturally slide in at first while occasional rest days at DH also allow touted youngster Jurickson Profar playing time at the corner.

NATIONAL LEAGUE WEST

Arizona Diamondbacks

Team needs: No. 1 catcher, left-handed reliever

Potential targets: Wieters, Jerry Blevins

More so than any reinforcement, what the Diamondbacks need are returns to the norm from their rotation, specifically Zach Greinke and Shelby Miller, who had disastrous 2016 campaigns. With Jeff Mathis at the top of their backstop depth chart, they'll also need an upgrade at the catcher position. If they can manage that, as well as a smaller deal for a southpaw reliever, Arizona should give the Dodgers and Giants some trouble. If not, they'll need to swing a deal for a starter as well, otherwise, it'll be another long, long season in the desert.

Colorado Rockies

Team needs: Closer/Set-up man, starting pitcher, No. 1 catcher, first base

Potential targets: Travis Wood, Marcus Stroman (trade with Blue Jays), Mark Trumbo, Wieters

On paper, Trumbo and the Rockies look like a match made in heaven, but it needs a lot of work to make it possible. Currently, the Rockies look set to employ Ian Desmond at first base, despite him never playing the position in his career. By signing Trumbo, the Rockies could consider parting with Charlie Blackmon, thanks to Desmond's familiarity in center field. Blackmon could then be used to acquire the top-of-the-rotation arm they're missing, such as the Blue Jays' Stroman, a swap both teams reportedly considered in December.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Team needs: Second baseman

Potential targets: Brian Dozier (trade with Twins), Chase Utley

The Dodgers are missing only two things from a roster that already stacks up well against anyone in the league: left-handed power and a second baseman. Essentially, Dozier is the ideal fit for the Dodgers, though the Twins are playing hardball in negotiations for the infielder. For its part, Los Angeles has been willing to throw in top pitching prospect Jose De Leon, but the Twins want more, putting talks at a standstill. If an agreement can't be found, the Dodgers could simply move on to Plan B and sign incumbent free agent Utley.

San Diego Padres

Team needs: Starting pitcher, reliever, shortstop

Potential targets: Ross, Feliz, Erick Aybar

With no apparent plans to contend any time soon, it wouldn't hurt the Padres to take a chance on Ross, who's recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. When healthy, the 29-year-old is one of the best starters in the game, though teams may be hesitant to offer him a large payday due to the nagging injury. If he returns to his regular form, the Padres have a dominant pitcher in their ranks, or at the very least, a big trade chip to bolster their rebuild. They could also look to Feliz for an affordable right-handed reliever as he looks to build upon a bounce-back 2016 season with the Pirates.

San Francisco Giants

Team needs: Corner outfielder, reliever, third base

Potential targets: Curtis Granderson (trade with Mets), Wood, Sergio Romo, Trevor Plouffe

The Giants took care of their biggest need quickly when they locked up closer Mark Melancon to a four-year, $62-million deal. The rest of the bullpen is depleted, though, after numerous departures to free agency, including Romo, who they should look to bring back. The most glaring hole is in left, however, with Mac Williamson the leading candidate for the position. If the Giants expect to unseat the Dodgers, their storied rivals, in the division, it might be a good idea to cash in on the Mets' surplus of outfielders and bring Granderson to sunny San Fran.