Cal Raleigh has begun to tap into his power in SEA, and suddenly a Mariners catcher may have an inside track on the job. We look at the 1B job in Texas, some longer-term ramifications of HOU's Jordan Alvarez extension, and more ...

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Ke'Bryan Hayes appears to have taken over the leadoff role in PIT. Plus, an unheralded pitcher stabilizing the rotation in CIN; a potential shift in playing time behind the dish at CHC; Paul DeJong doesn't appear to be close to returning to STL; and, how a healthy MIL lineup could impact Christian Yelich.

Joey Bart is playing himself out of the starting catcher job in SF. Plus, the implications of a Nick Ahmed shutdown in ARI; exploring Will Smith's quiet season in LA; a catcher breakdown in COL; and, SD's investment in RP this offseason is paying off.

Shane Baz may be one successful rehab start away from rejoining the TAM rotation. But whom will he replace? Also: Rodriguez era on hold in BAL, a possible lead-off solution in BOS, stability reigns in NYY and Stripling's opening in TOR.

White Sox ace Lance Lynn on track for his 2022 debut; Riley Greene almost ready to be another Motown hit; Alex Kirilloff getting healthy for Minnesota.

Cristian Javier's ascendance has been a big part of HOU's May rotation surge, as reinforcements and near-ready talent could force more decisions in June. We take another look at LAA's infield issues, the TEX bullpen excellence, and more...

Giovanny Gallegos has not been used aggressively in the first two months of the season in STL. Plus, trying to make sense of the CIN bullpen; a concerning dip in skills for a veteran in MIL; Mitch Keller's last chance in PIT; and, a fringe prospect has made an impressive debut for CHC.

Christian Walker's power has returned early on, but long-term questions remain at ARI's 1B and 3B spots. We look at SD's offensive issues, the LA bullpen and more.

Faced with a spate of injuries, NYY called in Matt Carpenter, but can the veteran make a long-term contribution? Also: Mateo's swoon in BAL, Franchy's chance in BOS, closing thoughts in TAM and Biggio's impact in TOR.

Jonathan Schoop moving up the Tigers lineup; Royce Lewis auditioning at other positions. All this and more in today's AL Central PT Tomorrow.