Jake Lamb is likely to find his way to a big-league roster in 2022, even if it's not in LA. Plus, potential trade deadline impacts in ARI and COL, and a prospect watch in SF and SD.

Who is the long-term playing time winner in MIL's outfield after the DFA of Lorenzo Cain? Plus, how CIN should approach the trade deadline and who might they have to trade? Even more prospects are taking over in PIT, who's going to lose out? What's going on with Juan Yepez in STL? And, is Nick Madrigal already facing a crossroads of his career in CHC?

Could Corbin Carroll debut in Arizona in 2022? Plus, LA has been aggressive on the basepaths and it could affect some under-the-radar names in its lineup; post-hype pitching prospects returning from injury in SD; starting pitching depth is thinning in COL; and the troubling development of Heliot Ramos in SF.

Is Matt Reynolds following in Brandon Drury's footsteps in CIN? Plus, speculating on closers in CHC; an outfield update in PIT; revisiting Keston Hiura's role in MIL; and, marginal arms emerging in STL.

Eguy Rosario is getting hot at Triple-A El Paso and could help fill a hole in SD. Plus, the return of Brandon Belt will make things very cramped in SF; an overview of shortstop in COL; rotation woes in LAD; and, the outfield hierarchy in ARI is about to become clear.

Alejandro Kirk possesses elite plate discipline, but is power on the way? Plus, we look at Michael Wacha, Andrés Giménez, Luis Severino, and Emmanuel Rivera.

Ke'Bryan Hayes appears to have taken over the leadoff role in PIT. Plus, an unheralded pitcher stabilizing the rotation in CIN; a potential shift in playing time behind the dish at CHC; Paul DeJong doesn't appear to be close to returning to STL; and, how a healthy MIL lineup could impact Christian Yelich.

Joey Bart is playing himself out of the starting catcher job in SF. Plus, the implications of a Nick Ahmed shutdown in ARI; exploring Will Smith's quiet season in LA; a catcher breakdown in COL; and, SD's investment in RP this offseason is paying off.

Giovanny Gallegos has not been used aggressively in the first two months of the season in STL. Plus, trying to make sense of the CIN bullpen; a concerning dip in skills for a veteran in MIL; Mitch Keller's last chance in PIT; and, a fringe prospect has made an impressive debut for CHC.

Brendan Donovan's versatility could be the key to securing long-term playing time after a flurry of roster moves in STL. Plus, CIN is getting healthier; Tsutusgo's struggles in PIT; two young arms to keep an eye on in CHC; and, Lorenzo Cain losing PT in MIL.

Austin Nola has promising underlying metrics, but will he maintain playing time long enough? Plus, is Max Muncy still hampered by an elbow in LA?; can Camilo Doval hold on to the closer role in SF once Jake McGee is back?; a pitching prospect that is headed for a big-league debut in ARI; and Yonathan Daza's impressive stretch with COL.