The fluid LAA infield gets an update following the acquisitions of Eduardo Escobar and Mike Moustakas and the recall of David Fletcher (pictured). Ongoing uncertainty at the LF/DH spots in HOU, Tony Kemp revisited in OAK, and more ...

Brendan Rodgers looks likely to play in 2023, a surprise after his spring training injury. Plus, underachievers and alternative options (or lack thereof) in SF and SD, the implications of Chris Taylor's injury in LA, and a prospect promotion to watch for in ARI.

In TAM, SS Wander Franco bought himself some time off by not being able to manage his frustration. His absence wasn't long, but will it last? Also: an imminent squeeze on O'Hearn, Hicks in BAL; Hamilton gets some "run" in BOS; Kahnle heats up in NYY pen; Guerrero underwhelms for TOR.

The Pirates appear to have settled on their catcher of the future, but it's a curious choice. Plus, the competition for playing time in CIN OF is about to heat up, long-term CF options for CHC, a potentially drastic trade deadline approach for STL, and Raimel Tapia has brought stability to the MIL lineup.

Kyle Isbel is out on a rehab assignment and could soon reclaim the starting job in center field for the Royals. Plus a couple of young outfielders to watch for in Detroit and more from around the AL Central.

A slew of injuries have left Mgr Phil Nevin and the Angels with a new-look infield and options over the near-term. We look at the HOU and OAK rotations, as well as some recent moves in SEA and TEX.

ARI is reshaping its outfield by giving some underperforming players second chances to deliver on their potential. Plus, the ambiguous closer situation in LA is ongoing, a look at the pitching depth (or lack thereof) in SD, a general overview of the SF roster after a flurry of significant roster moves in the opening months, and an impending roster crunch in COL.

Brennen Davis' career trajectory has been on a downward slide, but there's still opportunity waiting for him in CHC. Plus, Ji-Man Choi's impending return in PIT, a rotation crunch in CIN, and a couple prospects to watch in STL and MIL.

With Joey Wendle and Jean Segura dealing with nagging injuries, Jon Berti is seeing consistent playing time as the Marlins kick off three games against a Nationals team that is not good at controlling the running game.

TAM has adopted an aggressive approach on the base paths this season, leading to some unexpected beneficiaries, like 1B Luke Raley. Also: Rodriguez's possible return in BAL, Casas' glove in BOS, Donaldson's leash in NYY, and Biggio's opportunity in TOR.

Zack Short appears to be earning a larger share of playing time in the Tiger infield. Plus another check-in on Zunino and Bo Naylor, and more from around the AL Central.