After missing about two months, Ke'Bryan Hayes is back at 3B. Plus, Andrew Vaughn's IL trip is COVID-related, Madison Bumgarner to undergo MRI, Justin Dunn lands on IL, A.J. Pollock returns, and more.

Recent strong performances have players knocking on the playing time door; who should fantasy managers let in?

Zach Wheeler looks for his fourth straight PQS-DOMinant outing against the Nats and Max Scherzer on Friday.

Johan Oviedo's days of shuttling from AAA to STL could be over. Plus, another IL trip for Stephen Strasburg, Tommy Pham lifted from game, Ryan Jeffers to fill in for Mitch Garver, Jose Quintana on IL, and more.

Finally healthy again, Shed Long is rehabbing at AAA-Tacoma, and working toward a SEA return. No sure things here, but we offer up five flyers that fantasy managers should keep an eye on as clubs seek out new answers.

Inconsistent starter Anthony DeSclafani is on tap for Thursday. Can you trust him?

With Lorenzo Cain unable to play, Jackie Bradley gets additional PT in MIL outfield. Plus, Jack Flaherty out for a while, Triston McKenzie sent down, Victor Robles back on roster, Anthony Rizzo sits again, Kyle Lewis hits IL, and more.

Can Thomas Szapucki use a funky arm slot to smoke MLB hitters with NYM? Plus: organizational depth pitchers off to fast starts for MIA, ATL, WAS, PHI, and more.

Adbert Alzolay has a 7.0 Cmd over the last month.

Alex Reyes has gotten all the saves in STL, but there's plenty to be excited throughout their bullpen. Plus, who's closing in CIN, young arms emerging in MIL, Oneil Cruz's defensive home in PIT, and who may benefit from the wave of injuries in CHC.

Chris Bassitt is a top-rated starting pitcher for his road start versus the Mariners.