Ian Kennedy will likely slide into the closer's chair for the time that Mark Melancon spends on the IL. Plus updates on Walker, Bryant, Ober and more.

Robert returns from injury, as does Kevin Smith, Jed Lowrie and Mike Moustakas.

Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to the lineup after his knee injury. Plus, Adalberto Mondesi likely out for the season, Wil Myers to IL, Zach Pop called up, Cal Raleigh sent to the minors, and more.

With Kevin Newman out, the Pirates will turn to Diego Castillo and others to fill the void. Plus, Bryan Reynolds and Jeffrey Springs activated, Ryan Borucki and Justin Wilson on IL, Aaron Hicks on paternity list, and more.

With Jonathan India back, the Reds return Alejo López to the minors. Plus, Eddie Rosario could miss 8 to 12 weeks, Jacob deGrom receives good news, Bryan Reynolds on COVID list, Jordan Luplow activated, and more.

With Eloy Jiménez out, the early jump in PT in Chicago goes to Andrew Vaughn, A.J. Pollock, Adam Haseley and Adam Engel. Plus, Jonathan India close to returning, Mike Yastrzemski out, Javier Baez back, and more.

Tyler Naquin returns from the IL, plus injury updates on Bryce Harper, John Means, and Anthony DeSclafani.

Lucas Sims will figure into the Reds' late-inning mix. Plus, IL trips for Clint Frazier, Steven Duggar, Jon Gray and Victor Reyes; A.J. Pollock and Anthony Alford return; J.D. Martinez day-to-day; and more.

Matt Davidson once had back-to-back seasons with 20 or more HR. Can he find the magic again with ARI? Plus, ATL adds Jesse Chavez, Sean Newcomb heads to Cubs, Michael Pineda recalled, and more.

DET could use a platoon of Aledmys Diaz and Niko Goodrum while Jose Altuve is on the IL. Plus, Andrew Heaney and Alex Cobb on IL, Sean Doolittle out with elbow strain, Austin Riley to miss a few days, Mark Canha returns, and more.

ATL brings up Touki Toussaint, Dylan Lee for Sean Newcomb, Huascar Ynoa. Plus, Jonathan India and Mike Moustakas placed on IL, Mike Moustakas and Nick Senzel return, Tyler Gilbert called up, and Jon Gray activated.