For all of May, Aaron Hicks has been mired in a deep slump, but NYY's alternatives are few and far between. Also: Nevin tries to hang on in BAL; Houck's role in BOS; Paredes hype, take two, in TAM; and some bullpen churn in TOR.

Lefties lead the league on Friday...

Nolan Gorman and Matthew Liberatore are up with Tyler O'Neill on the IL. Plus, Max Scherzer dealing with oblique injury, Max Meyer sidelined, Mitch Garver returns and Nick Solak sent to minors, and Chris Paddack has TJS.

Alex Faedo has made the most of his first three MLB starts; what's in store for the DET rotation? Plus, chances of a Franmil rebound; Hendriks' time in Chicago, Santana's rough 2022 in KC and a look at the Twins bullpen.

Chris Bassitt and Framber Valdez headline an eight-game schedule lacking in high caliber pitchers.

With Brandon Lowe out, Vidal Bruján, Isaac Paredes and Harold Ramirez will battle for PT. Plus, Salvador Perez injured, Carlos Correa comes off the IL, Blake Snell back in SD, and more.

Mike Ford has been an under the radar PT gainer in SEA. Plus, firs base overviews in TEX and HOU; a refresh on the middle infield situation in LAA, and a speedy out option emerging in OAK.

Blake Snell has been rehabbing since an opening-week scratch.

With Jake Odorizzi on the IL, Cristian Javier's rotation spot looks secure for now. Plus, Starling Marte placed on bereavement list, Lucas Giolito to return, Dylan Bundy activated, Logan Allen sent packing, and more.

Major league life seems to agree with William Contreras this season as the young catcher looks to carve out as much PT as possible. Plus: 3B options in NYM, Hernandez feeling good in WAS, movement at SS in PHI, 3B depth in MIA, and more.

Dylan Cease will take on the Royals in Kansas City on Tuesday.