Aroldis Chapman is back on track with his velocity and control, which could lead to more saves in his future. Plus Rogers swinging a hot bat, Ober may stick around, and more from around the AL Central.

With the imminent returns of Michael Brantley and Chas McCormick from the IL, HOU's OF/DH AB suddenly look uncertain over the next week. Rooker emerging in OAK, Jankowski red hot in TEX, and more...

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.

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.

Alex Kirilloff is progressing in his rehab and getting close to a return. Plus checking in on Bo Naylor, Maikel Garcia, and more.

Mauricio Dubón has become a lineup regular in the absence of José Altuve, but for how long? We look at Griffin Canning's resurgence in LAA, rookie Mason Miller's promotion to OAK, and more ...

Josh Rojas' defensive improvement has earned him playing time early this season. Plus, Wilmer Flores is an early PT loser in SF, James Outman is earning his role in LA, a big shift at 3B in COL, and Luis Campusano is finally going to get a shot in SD.

TOR's Alek Manoah is off to a slow start, but the Blue Jays are standing by their man. Should you? Also: Irvin's demotion in BAL, Sale's struggles in BOS, eras may be ending in NYY, and the impact of Siri's return in TAM.

Andrew Abbott appears to be the next young pitcher to emerge in CIN. Plus, Tyler O'Neill looks like the odd man out in STL; the closer role could be in flux in CHC; Johan Oviedo is claiming his role in the rotation in PIT; plus, pitching depth in MIL.

Jared Shuster, Dylan Dodd, and Bryce Elder battle for a rotation spot, but injuries keep hitting the starters in Ian Anderson, Max Fried, and Mike Soroka. How do the Phillies replace Darick Hall after losing Rhys Hoskins? We also cover the Marlins' starting rotation, the Nationals' closer mix, and the Mets' catcher replacements.