SF has shuffled through several options in their rotation early this season, but they have a pair of intriguing reinforcements on the way. Plus, the return of Tatís gives SD lineup flexibility; why Jose Ureña's time in the COL rotation has to be coming to a close; a recent rash of absences gives Michael Busch a chance in LA; and Pavin Smith's sudden re-emergence in ARI.

Is Yennier Cano this year's Félix Bautista? BAL certainly hopes so. In addition: Bello's demotion in BOS, Peraza's opportunity in NYY, Walls' surprising emergence in TAM and Pearson's return to the majors in TOR.

Eric Lauer logged a 2.56 ERA at home last season.

Joc Pederson regains his strong-side platoon spot for the Giants; DeJong back with the Cards; an injury update for O'Hoppe and the Angels, and more.

Cal Quantrill draws a favorable matchup at home versus the Rockies.

A hot start in PIT could have the team searching for upgrades at C. Plus, STL seems to be lining up a rotation overhaul; CF options in MIL after Garrett Mitchell's season-ending injury; Eric Hosmer (and Trey Mancini) cling to playing time for CHC; and Jose Barrero could be in the midst of finding a new home in CIN.

Heading into the week with: O'Hoppe, Espino, Bryant, and Sandy Alcantara. Earlier: Will it ever end? Grove, Wood, O'Hoppe, Taillon, Carrasco, Z. Kelly, Tr. Rogers, and G. Mitchell. Plus bad news for Donaldson and really good news for Hendriks. Even earlier: A tough day on Monday, with C. Taylor, Burnes, and deGrom all coming up hurting. Plus, Campusano, Garver, D. Jiménez, Carrasco, and a Raisel update.

Kyle Bradish got up to six innings and 92 pitches in his second start of the season, and looks like a solid play in his two-step this week.

Zach Eflin bring a 2.0 rating into his off-the-IL start vs. the White Sox on Sunday...

The Rockies are prioritizing infield defense as Ryan McMahon moves back to 3B; Alcantara scratched and Will Smith still out; Musgrove returns and more.

McClanahan primed to feast; Be weary of May and Webb; Hill, Freeland, Anderson set up to outperform; Heaney looks to slow A's.