Bobby Witt Jr. was optioned to the minors on Sunday, as several other prominent rookies go down with injuries (Brendan Rodgers and Josh Jung). Plus updates on Framber Valdez, Joey Votto, Carlos Carrasco and more.

Carson Kelly has the playing time runway for a breakout season in ARI. Plus, a closer look at Gabe Kapler's closer management for SF; outfield depth in LA and SD; and the catcher depth chart in COL.

Seven strikeouts in 3 IP were not enough to earn Shane McClanahan a spot on TAM's Opening Day roster. Is he worth stashing? Also: Hernandez, Harvey injuries in BAL; Houck's wild spring in BOS; Bruce and Tauchman's battle in NYY and Kirk's ascension in TOR.

A tour through the front ends of the AL Central pitching rotations.

Maikel Franco gets a new home in Baltimore. Plus updates on Carrasco, Sonny Gray, Choi and more.

The Angels' issues suggest that OF prospects Jo Adell (pictured) and Brandon Marsh may find their way to Anaheim sooner than you might think. The TEX 3B outlook, both short-term and long, the shaky SEA pen, and more...

If James McCann was the Mets' plan B catcher in free agency, who represents plans C and D on their roster right now? Plus: 5th starters in ATL and MIA, CF in PHI and WAS, and more.

The Big Hurt is back, baby! We'll take a look at some spring injuries, including Britton, Framber, Harvey, Madrigal, Gray, Pearson, and Austin Nola.

Javier Baez appears to have fallen out of a premium spot in the Cubs' lineup. Plus, first base depth in PIT, CIN, and MIL, and mounting pitcher injuries in STL.

Yastrzemski appears secure for playing time in SF, but the rest of the outfield could be a rotation. Plus, catcher rundowns in SD and LA; Ryan McMahon's opportunity in COL; and Josh Rojas' strong spring training.

Austin Nola's finger injury creates a short-term opportunity for Victor Caratini and perhaps Luis Campusano. Plus updates on Realmuto, Grisham, Hunter Harvey and more.