Ethan Small is racking up strikeouts and excellent outings with Triple-A Nashville and could be promoted to MIL soon. Plus, a surprising playing time winner in PIT and who could be next; Jordan Hicks doesn't look long for the rotation in STL; an updated look at the rotation in CIN; and, impending returns for CHC.

Kyle Nelson is a sleeper for saves in ARI with Mark Melancon struggling. Plus, SF made a series of (minuscule) intriguing trades; don't forget about depth options in the SD rotation who may be about to suffer a diminished role; pitchers who may get a bump in role in LA; and, checking in on the saves situation in COL.

Rowdy Tellez is starting to get at-bats against left-handed pitching in MIL, and the breakout many have hoped for may be here. A Quad-A outfield prospect could emerge with playing time in CIN; the future of the outfield in CHC; a potential 2B to watch in PIT; and, Yadier Molina is finally slowing down in STL.

Luis Gonzalez is the next unheralded name with the chance to produce in SF. Plus, can LA keep giving Justin Turner everyday playing time?; the good and bad for Daulton Varsho in ARI; Sam Hilliard is a name to watch in COL; and, Wil Myers and Luke Voit will need to earn their PT in SD.

Mike Moustakas has gotten off to a disastrous start to the season with CIN, is his playing time at risk? Plus, Rafael Ortega is also at risk for a loss in playing time for CHC; is Carlson about to lose out in STL; who could benefit from a shakeup in the outfield for PIT; and, an update on the start to the season for Keston Hiura in MIL.

Ha-Seong Kim is making his case for a long-term role in SD with skills growth. Plus, an impressive start for key rotation members in ARI; Chris Taylor could in trouble in LA; the infield is about to get a lot more crowded in SF; and, a prospect off to a hot start in COL.

Keegan Thompson is emerging as a a quality multi-inning reliever for CHC, with the potential to grow into more. Plus, minor-league arms to keep an eye on in STL; the catching situation in MIL; keeping an eye an out for impactful prospects in PIT; and, is the closer role finally solved in CIN?

Edwin Rios is healthy in LA after a lost 2021 season, and he could pay dividends if playing time presents itself. Plus, intriguing arms are likely to enter the rotation in ARI and COL; early returns on Joey Bart in SF; and, it's time to be concerned about Trent Grisham in SD.

Michael Chavis has delivered with limited playing time early this season in PIT. Plus, patience may be prudent for prospects in STL; sneaky production at 3B in MIL; and, pitching reinforcements on the way for CHC and CIN.

While his skills have been horrific, Brendan Rodgers' playing time in COL should be safe. Plus, an overview of the intriguing SD rotation, minor-leaguers excelling for LA, upgrading the offense in ARI, and depth rotation options in SF.

Dylan Carlson is excelling from the leadoff spot in STL. Plus, lineup construction in CIN and CHC, prospects to watch in MIL, and the usage of intriguing young arms in PIT.