The Tiger southpaw has filed 25 SO in his last 17 IP.

Patrick Wisdom's narrow path to continued playing time in CHC might not involve the players you'd expect. Plus, Tyler Stephenson impresses in CIN, Trevor Richards's success in MIL, OF help (or lack thereof) in PIT, and the pitching predicament in STL.

Taijuan Walker is a top-rated starting pitcher for his home start versus the Cubs.

Luke Voit's expected return will cut into PT for Rougned Odor and Chris Gittens. Plus, Matt Beaty and Albert Pujols to see boost with Matt Beaty sidelined, Jacob deGrom likely to pitch Wednesday, Ji-Man Choi may return soon, and more.

Jon Duplantier has struggled in a starter's role early this season in ARI, which has showcased his long-term bullpen risk. Plus, does the crackdown on foreign substances doom Trevor Bauer in LA?; SF seeking bullpen solutions; pitchers struggling to pitch for length in SD; and, young players overcoming small-sample struggles in COL.

Some big names: deGrom, Scherzer, and Belllinger, plus Max Muncy. Three out of the four should avoid the IL. Earlier: Will Madrigal be back this season? What in the blazes is going on with Carrasco? Plus, S. Gray, Shaw, and Antone. Earliest: A slow start to their week, with just a few guys to look at: Dahl, Pederson, Kopech, and Alzolay. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Tyler Glasnow as a strong start, sure. But Alex Wood, Austin Gomber, and David Peterson? Read on...

Trigger warning: Austin Gomber (LHP, COL) is back on the two-start SP list for this week... and rates well!

A loaded slate of games this week with the Nationals getting one of our more favorable matchup scores.

Trent Grisham's return pushes Jurickson Profar to the bench. Plus, Jacob deGrom undergoes MRI, Mike Yastrzemski back with SF, Max Scherzer suffers groin injury, Dylan Moore back from the IL, Trevor Rogers placed on IL, and more.

Adrian Houser and Patrick Sandoval move into the strong start ratings on Sunday.