The Braves send down A.J. Minter, leaving Luke Jackson as the likely candidate to take over the closer role. Plus, Drew Pomeranz and Mike Zunino hit the IL, and the Mariners call up a pair of infield prospects in the wake of Dee Gordon's injury.

Jackie Bradley Jr. recently authored yet another highlight-reel catch, but his work at the plate has been far less spectacular. Is there any risk to his playing time? Also: a name to Ynoa in BAL, a few quick hits in NYY, Yarbrough's disappointing encore in TAM and Gurriel's possible return in TOR.

Two good to ignore: Jacob deGrom is tabbed with 2s all across the board for his start against MIA.

It looks like Jed Lowrie will be up by next week, cutting into PT for Todd Frazier and J.D. Davis. Plus, Steven Matz and Buster Posey land on IL, Max Fried should start Sunday, Christin Stewart back for DET, and PIT makes bullpen moves.

Handicapping the ARI saves situation in case Greg Holland's recent hiccups become a trend, plus COL outfielders, LA catchers, SF third basemen, and the blossoming young staff in SD.

Luis Castillo gets the day's top rating for a road start against the weak-hitting Giants, with Justin Verlander, Eduardo Rodriguez, Zach Wheeler, and German Marquez among the options in the Strong Start category.

Austin Meadows' return is so likely that the Rays sent Nate Lowe to the minors. Plus, Pedro Strop injury opens door for Steve Cishek and Brandon Kintzler to pick up saves, Gerardo Parra signs with Nats, Derek Holland back with SF, and more.

There's no obvious cracks in a stable 25-man HOU roster, but Brad Peacock's early performance downtick bears watching. Updates on the LAA rotation outlook, the back of the OAK pen, and more...

Eight Thursday starts qualify as Strong Start options, headed by Carlos Carrasco.

Mac Williamson is next in line in left for the Giants. Plus, Shohei Ohtani and Matt Olson activated, David Price to the IL, Anthony Rendon back for WAS, Steven Matz dealing with nerve issue, A.J. Pollock's status updated, and more.

Luke Jackson brings the heat in the ATL bullpen. Plus, a fount of information on Font, corner solutions in WAS, Eickhoff vs Pivetta, and more.