RHP Michael King was a hot pickup at this past Sunday's FAB deadlines. But should he have been? Also: Hall's chances of getting a call in BAL, Valdez seizes opportunity in BOS, the latest on a muddled OF-DH picture in TAM and Guerrero's wrist concerns in TOR.

Sean Murphy starts with an early power surge, Alex Cobb can continue to help ratios, Rodolfo Castro looks to increase his HR pace, Marcus Stroman is due for some ratio regression, and Connor Joe is getting settled in Pittsburgh.

Chris takes a look at one of the hottest young bats in Double-A, 20-year-old Edgar Quero (C, LAA)

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We have 11 games today, so check out the Daily Matchups to see which pitchers to start and sit.

Eloy Jiménez is slated to miss 4-6 weeks, and Gavin Sheets is one who is likely to see more time. Plus updates on Liam Hendriks and the Rockies' bullpen.

Jesse Winker should be on notice in MIL. Plus, a rotation shakeup could be coming in PIT and CIN; another intriguing player is getting a short-term look in CHC; and Jordan Walker doesn't look close to a return to STL.

Oy, Eloy! Plus, Arroyo, K. Wong, V. Robles, and a not-so-happy update on Urquidy. Saturday: More, more, more injuries. Wright, Rodón, Azocar, Isbel, Woodford, O'Neill, Velasquez, Burger, Fairbanks, and Espino. Wednesday: Urquidy, Acuña, B. Crawford, Harper, N. Lopez, and a Judge update.

Joey Gallo is off to a strong start. Is this a new Joey Gallo? His teammate Sonny Gray is leading the league in ERA. Do we expect him to return to his established career baseline? Has Aroldis Chapman returned to form? Plus updates on the soon-returning Michael Brantley and Jared Walsh.

Brandon Marsh's strong April came with full underlying support, including a combination of upper-tier exit velocity and sprint speed.

Call-ups for May 8, 2023: Carlos Perez (C, CHW).