Carlos Carrasco sports a 0.84 ERA and 0.66 WHIP through his first two starts, with excellent skills to match.

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.

To the surprise of many observers, Taylor Ward now has a playing time edge over more highly-touted kids Jo Adell and Brandon Marsh. Cristian Javier continues bidding for a rotation spot in HOU, Brock Burke has been lights-out in TEX, and more ...

Kyle Muller is building a case to be promoted, as are other hopefuls across the NL East, such as Meyer in MIA, Butto in NYM, Leverett in PHI, García in WAS, and more.

A warmer Wednesday across the slate, which features Luis Severino taking on the Tigers.

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.

Logan Webb (RHP, SF) will square off against Max Scherzer and the Mets in New York on Tuesday

Michael Chavis has delivered with limited playing time early this season in PIT. Plus, patience may be prudent for prospects in STL; sneaky production at 3B in MIL; and, pitching reinforcements on the way for CHC and CIN.

Frankie Montas (RHP, OAK) receives a strong matchup rating for his home start versus the Orioles.

Harold Castro likely to see the bulk of SS PT while Javier Báez is sidelined. Plus, Ronald Acuña could start rehab assignment soon, Hyun-Jin Ryu heads to IL, John Means out until at least June, Sonny Gray to miss a turn, and more.

While his skills have been horrific, Brendan Rodgers' playing time in COL should be safe. Plus, an overview of the intriguing SD rotation, minor-leaguers excelling for LA, upgrading the offense in ARI, and depth rotation options in SF.