Julio Urías starts slowly in 2022 with a lower SwK and velocity, C.J. Cron flashes early power, Pablo López posted strong skills through six outings, Trent Grisham's slow start is a fact, and Avisail García has earned his slow start but can improve.

For the second week in a row we examine a pair of left-handed starters who have made strides so far in 2022.

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Nestor Cortes gets a home start on Monday versus the Rangers.

Frank Schwindel couldn't recapture his 2021 magic, which leaves Alfonso Rivas in line for PT with the Cubs. Plus, IL trips for David Fletcher and Carson Kelly, Yoan Moncada set to return, Ben Rortvedt begins rehab assignment, and more.

Luis Gonzalez is the next unheralded name with the chance to produce in SF. Plus, can LA keep giving Justin Turner everyday playing time?; the good and bad for Daulton Varsho in ARI; Sam Hilliard is a name to watch in COL; and, Wil Myers and Luke Voit will need to earn their PT in SD.

Yordan Alvarez's combination of plate discipline and batted ball quality was the best in the game during April.

Buxton hurt again. C. Kelly to miss some time. Plus, Locastro, Wacha, an update a Sale, and some first impressions of Paddack and Olivares injuries. Correa's finger? Castellanos and Vaughn just bruised. Plus Cole Irvin. Earlier: Updates on Treinen, Pressly, and Sanó, plus some Cam Gallagher talk.

Elieser Hernandez is sporting an ugly 6.66 ERA but this should be a week where he turns things around.

SD's Joe Musgrove tops our Sunday starter ratings...

With Teoscar Hernández back with TOR, Raimel Tapia should see less playing time. Plus, Sonny Gray with a strong return, Didi Gregorius on the shelf, catchers in SEA and PIT placed on IL, and more.