The halfway point of the season is as good a time as any to dive into some roster triage. A little focused attention now can reap real rewards in October.

Mookie Betts returns; shortstop troubles in Philadelphia; Red Sox rotation questions, and Angels infielders on the move.

Master groundballer Framber Valdez leads a busy slate of high caliber pitchers.

Lou Trivino's recent usage points to a new closer in OAK; plus updates on Gausman, Villar, Flaherty and more.

Aroldis Chapman returns; but will the saves follow? Plus updates on rehabbing Sale, re-injured DeSclafani, a Billy Hamilton appearance, and more.

As the calendar turns to July, young players could get more look in both Chicago and Oakland.

Aaron Nola and Shane Bieber lead a thin slate of pitchers. Several reliable performers face difficult offenses.

Jon Berti's continues to garner playing time in Miami as Jazz Chisholm is the latest Marlin to head to the IL. Plus updates on Scherzer, Trammell, Rasmussen and more.

A.J. Minter converted the first save chance as Kenley Jansen unexpectedly hit the IL. Plus news on first base shuffles in the AL, IL stints for Eflin and Meadows, and more.

Celebrate Monday with us at noon ET for come chatter — lineups, pick-ups, rest of season outlooks, etc. — with BaseballHQ.com co-GM Brent Hershey. And if you're late, the transcript lives here.

Sunday injuries to Gleyber Torres and Isaiah Kiner-Falefa could reshape the NYY infield in the short-term. Plus updates how the news Acuña, Woodruff, Peña, Springer, and more affect each team's projected playing time.