Merrill Kelly's aggregate skills in May trailed only those of Mitch Keller and Spencer Strider among NL starting pitchers.

One of the most polarizing players in fantasy could see his statistical impact rise moving into clean-up for KC. Can Isiah Kiner-Falefa ride his recent production into a higher spot in the lineup? Last, but not least, the Twins activated Royce Lewis and he may settle into fifth or sixth in the batting order, plus this week's hitter streams for the next scoring period.

The surge in Tucupita Marcano's plate discipline and batted ball quality makes him an intriguing under-the-radar pre-peak bat.

A look at teams with K%-BB% challenged closers: BOS, CHW, CLE, COL, and TAM.

Underneath Reid Detmers' ugly surface stats has been a huge surge in his skills foundation.

A pathway towards playing time can create an uptick in production. Zach McKinstry may be making the most of his chance in Detroit and has settled in as the team's preferred leadoff option. Catchers hitting in the heart of the lineup remain rare, but another post-hype breakout may be in progress for the Rockies. With eyes on the next scoring period, two intriguing batting stream options for those seeking power or speed.

In spite of his mediocre early results, Spencer Torkelson has taken a significant step forward in multiple areas this season, making him a premium early buy-low target.

A look at roles in BAL, MIA, ARI, HOU and MIN pens

Pablo López's modest surface stats are hiding an upper-tier skills foundation.

Another week focusing on pertinent shifts in the lineup construction provides two players worth taking a chance on in fantasy. Once again, a post-hype player may be on the precipice of a rebound, and he's hitting cleanup for the White Sox. Deeper league players should take note of an aptly named player performing well for the Brewers, and with seven road games on tap, a Cardinals shortstop may carry over his hot start into robust results next week.

The bat of Nolan Jones is scorching at Triple-A, making him an intriguing early stash in deep leagues.