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.

The intriguing Mets catching situation headlines a slew of bullpen updates for NL East teams this week.

Miranda lost his job and Royce Lewis could take over at third base in Minnesota when he's deemed healthy.

Injuries to Lance McCullers, Jose Urquidy, and Luis Garcia have savaged the HOU rotation early, with little obvious help on the immediate horizon. We look at red-hot Ezequiel Duran's playing time with Corey Seager's imminent return in TEX and more ...

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.

RHP Michael King was a hot pickup at this past Sunday's FAB deadlines. But should he have been? Also: Hall's chances of getting a call in BAL, Valdez seizes opportunity in BOS, the latest on a muddled OF-DH picture in TAM and Guerrero's wrist concerns in TOR.

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.

Will Atlanta make the right moves to fill in for Kyle Wright who left his last start early with a shoulder injury?

Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen have started well, and Gavin Williams may be next in line in this talented group of young arms.

Early injuries and poor pitching performances keep our focus on the rotations, where Bryce Miller has joined Mason Miller in making an unexpectedly fast MLB debut. We look at Jose Abreu's ongoing struggles in HOU, and more ...

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.