With Jayson Werth out with a foot injury, Ryan Raburn, Brian Goodwin and Adam Lind will fight for time in the OF. Plus, Wade Davis and Travis Shaw go on paternity leave, and Billy Hamilton returns to the lineup.

Wilmer Flores has been swinging a hot bat of late and appears to be nailing down the third base job. Plus a look at the ATL bullpen, MIA SS, PHI starting rotation and LF in WAS.

James Paxton is today's top rated starting pitcher in his home start against the Twins.

Hunter Pence is back in SF after missing 20 games with a hamstring injury. Plus, updates on Lonnie Chisenhall, Robert Gsellman, Brock Stassi, Nick Pivetta, Amir Garrett, Scott Schebler, Matt Olson and more.

In TAM, high-pitch-count outings seem to have caught up to Jake Odorizzi (RHP, TAM). Similarly struggling is Chris Tillman (RHP, BAL). Also: Pedroia's return in BOS, Carter's tenuous role in NYY and Biagini's usage in TOR.

Update on A. Dickerson, plus Benoit and T. Anderson

J.A. Happ and Ryu lead Monday's light slate.

Masahiro Tanaka gets two good matchups this week as an under-the-radar play.

SHOWING HIS STRIPES: Justin Verlander has held foes to an 81% zone contact rating in the last month.

Taylor Motter will benefit most from Jean Segura's injury. Plus updates on Eduardo Rodriguez, Sam Dyson, the SF OF, and more.

Eddie Butler has struggled since joining the CHC rotation and his grasp on a rotation spot may be weakening. Plus, a look at the plight of Peraza in CIN, the MIL bullpen, opportunity for a recent call-up in the PIT infield, and the STL outfield in the wake of Randal Grichuk's demotion.