Keston Hiura is posting a stat line reminiscent of his 2019 season. Plus, solving the playing time puzzle for CHC once Nico Hoerner can return, the closer situation has taken an unexpected turn in STL, the middle infield problem in PIT, and updates on the impact prospects ready to hit in CIN.

There's a path to Nolan Jones earning playing time in COL and he's kicking the door down to the majors. Plus, the Jason Heyward renaissance in LA, a lineup shakeup for SD, another prospect call-up in SF, and Alek Thomas is falling out of favor in ARI.

Jesse Winker should be on notice in MIL. Plus, a rotation shakeup could be coming in PIT and CIN; another intriguing player is getting a short-term look in CHC; and Jordan Walker doesn't look close to a return to STL.

LA and ARI have a lot of moving pieces in their rotation and will be seeking consistency in the coming weeks. Plus, two underwhelming members of the rotation in SD, and outfielders that should be stepping into bigger roles in COL and SF.

Bryan Reynolds made the headlines, but there's another long-term contributor emerging in the PIT outfield. Plus, with Joey Votto still out, who is the playing time winner in CIN? MIL's plans at 2B could change as the season progresses; the impacts of Paul DeJong's return for STL; and, a darkhorse to emerge in the CHC outfield.

SF has shuffled through several options in their rotation early this season, but they have a pair of intriguing reinforcements on the way. Plus, the return of Tatís gives SD lineup flexibility; why Jose Ureña's time in the COL rotation has to be coming to a close; a recent rash of absences gives Michael Busch a chance in LA; and Pavin Smith's sudden re-emergence in ARI.

A hot start in PIT could have the team searching for upgrades at C. Plus, STL seems to be lining up a rotation overhaul; CF options in MIL after Garrett Mitchell's season-ending injury; Eric Hosmer (and Trey Mancini) cling to playing time for CHC; and Jose Barrero could be in the midst of finding a new home in CIN.

Josh Rojas' defensive improvement has earned him playing time early this season. Plus, Wilmer Flores is an early PT loser in SF, James Outman is earning his role in LA, a big shift at 3B in COL, and Luis Campusano is finally going to get a shot in SD.

Andrew Abbott appears to be the next young pitcher to emerge in CIN. Plus, Tyler O'Neill looks like the odd man out in STL; the closer role could be in flux in CHC; Johan Oviedo is claiming his role in the rotation in PIT; plus, pitching depth in MIL.

The SD rotation is set to shift with the impending return of Joe Musgrove. Similarly, the playing time mix in the COL outfield will change with the return of Randal Grichuk. Plus, the suddenly unsettled (again) situation behind the plate in SF, a concerning start for a regular in LA, and players taking advantage of the rule changes in ARI.

CIN has done a good job of restocking their farm system, and it's ready to see some of that talent hit the major leagues. Plus, the Cruz injury has long-term effects in PIT, searching for rotation help in STL, why Christopher Morel could be the next man up in CHC, and Garrett Mitchell's impressive start to the season in MIL.