Nick Gordon is among those who will gain playing time with Byron Buxton's hand fracture. Plus tons of activations and IL moves from both leagues.

Has Erick Fedde graduated from the ranks of the untouchable to a playable fantasy asset? Plus: catching depth in ATL, Poteet's spin rate changes not so petit, OF shuffle in NYM, Harper's woes in PHI, and more.

Germán Márquez (RHP, COL) owns a 3.64 xERA over his last 30 IP.

STL is getting healthier, which will put pressure on Paul DeJong to hit well. Plus, outfield depth in MIL is re-emerging, Willson Contreras's importance to CHC, bolstering the CIN bullpen, and, Mitch Keller's future in PIT.

Marcus Stroman is a top-rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Braves.

Daulton Varsho is expected to see most of the time at catcher for the D'backs. Plus, good news for Fernando Tatis Jr., Adbert Alzolay to start Monday, Austin Gomber hits IL, Max Scherzer plans to start Tuesday, and more.

Eric Hosmer and Wil Myers have underachieved to this point in the season. Could SD look to upgrade their lineup? Plus, Jaylin Davis is nearing a return in SF; Steven Souza's chance to improve the LA lineup against LHP; infield prospects who could make an impact in the second-half with ARI; and, the state of the catcher position in COL.

Wrapping up the week with Gomber, C. Kelly, Tatis, and C. Arroyo. Earlier: Scherzer, deGrom, and Glasnow updates. Oh, and Moustakas. Plus Boyd and Bregman. Even earlier: Big blow to Bieber rosterers and an even bigger blow to Glasnow rosterers. Plus, Pineda, Benintendi, a Buxton update, and preliminary thoughts on Rendon.

Tyler Mahle is a top rated starting pitcher for his road start versus the Twins.

Ross Stripling has been pitching well lately, and is a strong play in his upcoming two-start week.

Bombs away for Houston hitters, who face BAL and DET rotations this week. We run through the best and worst hitting matchups of the week.