The injury bug is going strong, with R. Devers, M. Chapman, Houser, F. Bautista, Cronenworth, Yandy, and Manning. Saturday: A lot has happened since we last got together: Ohtani, Trout, Votto, K. Jansen, Lodolo, Conforto, and Thaiss. Wednesday: A slow start to the week so far. We have Liberatore, J.D. Martinez, and Duran.

The NL Central is packed with young pitching prospects to watch across the final month of the season and into the offseason. Plus, the CHC outfield has been remarkably stable in 2023, but there is one big piece that could change in 2024.

Our weekly look at two-start pitchers for the upcoming scoring period.

Yusei Kikuchi has been on a roll in the second half (2.42 ERA), and draws a home start against a Cleveland lineup that has struggled in August and against LHP.

Félix Bautista's UCL injury opens up opportunities for saves with the Orioles. Plus Cronenworth injury fallout in SD and another rookie SP callup.

Ryu, Carrasco, Urias high-floor options; Gilbert, Peralta at risk of letdowns.

Cabrera has made three starts in Triple-A since being demoted for command struggles.

Jarren Duran's fence-climbing injury has provided the chance for other Boston outfielders. Plus how a few recent recalls, demotions, and pending activations affect our projections heading into the weekend.

We have a full evening of action on the diamond, so check out the daily matchups to see who to start and sit.

Joe Ryan is scheduled to start for the Twins over the weekend, and Josh Naylor may not be far behind in Cleveland.

Pablo López has hoisted goose eggs in 26 of his last 27 innings.