Mike Ford has been an under the radar PT gainer in SEA. Plus, firs base overviews in TEX and HOU; a refresh on the middle infield situation in LAA, and a speedy out option emerging in OAK.
Major league life seems to agree with William Contreras this season as the young catcher looks to carve out as much PT as possible. Plus: 3B options in NYM, Hernandez feeling good in WAS, movement at SS in PHI, 3B depth in MIA, and more.
Ethan Small is racking up strikeouts and excellent outings with Triple-A Nashville and could be promoted to MIL soon. Plus, a surprising playing time winner in PIT and who could be next; Jordan Hicks doesn't look long for the rotation in STL; an updated look at the rotation in CIN; and, impending returns for CHC.
Kyle Nelson is a sleeper for saves in ARI with Mark Melancon struggling. Plus, SF made a series of (minuscule) intriguing trades; don't forget about depth options in the SD rotation who may be about to suffer a diminished role; pitchers who may get a bump in role in LA; and, checking in on the saves situation in COL.
So much for sneaking BAL's Félix Bautista through Sunday's FAAB run. But should you jump into what figures to be robust bidding anyway? Also: Still searching for a closer in BOS, buy-low opportunity on Torres in NYY, Kittredge's stumble in TAM and forthcoming lineup depth in TOR.
Contrary to some pre-season expectations, Joe Barlow is still the Rangers closer and looking a lot better than he did last September. We look at HOU's bullpen to date, a growing OAK catcher dilemma, and more.
With seemingly more Luis Garcías than Subway sandwich shops these days, it can be hard to stand out--but the 22-year-old middle infielder for WAS is trying to fix that. Plus: Falter in PHI, C depth in MIA, OF in ATL, another DH option for NYM, and more.
Rowdy Tellez is starting to get at-bats against left-handed pitching in MIL, and the breakout many have hoped for may be here. A Quad-A outfield prospect could emerge with playing time in CIN; the future of the outfield in CHC; a potential 2B to watch in PIT; and, Yadier Molina is finally slowing down in STL.
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.
Jarren Duran was immediately inserted as the lead-off hitter upon his arrival in BOS. But how likely is he to stick? Also: Wells' lack of depth in BAL, Gallo's struggles in NYY, Paredes' opportunity in TAM and some Triple-A names to know in TOR.
If you slept on Taylor Ward, take a look at Jonah Heim's early performance and metrics in TEX--and why we think he has some playing time upside now. Kyle Lewis' imminent return for SEA, the A's late-inning options and more...
Mike Ford has been an under the radar PT gainer in SEA. Plus, firs base overviews in TEX and HOU; a refresh on the middle infield situation in LAA, and a speedy out option emerging in OAK.
Major league life seems to agree with William Contreras this season as the young catcher looks to carve out as much PT as possible. Plus: 3B options in NYM, Hernandez feeling good in WAS, movement at SS in PHI, 3B depth in MIA, and more.
Ethan Small is racking up strikeouts and excellent outings with Triple-A Nashville and could be promoted to MIL soon. Plus, a surprising playing time winner in PIT and who could be next; Jordan Hicks doesn't look long for the rotation in STL; an updated look at the rotation in CIN; and, impending returns for CHC.
Kyle Nelson is a sleeper for saves in ARI with Mark Melancon struggling. Plus, SF made a series of (minuscule) intriguing trades; don't forget about depth options in the SD rotation who may be about to suffer a diminished role; pitchers who may get a bump in role in LA; and, checking in on the saves situation in COL.
So much for sneaking BAL's Félix Bautista through Sunday's FAAB run. But should you jump into what figures to be robust bidding anyway? Also: Still searching for a closer in BOS, buy-low opportunity on Torres in NYY, Kittredge's stumble in TAM and forthcoming lineup depth in TOR.
Contrary to some pre-season expectations, Joe Barlow is still the Rangers closer and looking a lot better than he did last September. We look at HOU's bullpen to date, a growing OAK catcher dilemma, and more.
With seemingly more Luis Garcías than Subway sandwich shops these days, it can be hard to stand out--but the 22-year-old middle infielder for WAS is trying to fix that. Plus: Falter in PHI, C depth in MIA, OF in ATL, another DH option for NYM, and more.
Rowdy Tellez is starting to get at-bats against left-handed pitching in MIL, and the breakout many have hoped for may be here. A Quad-A outfield prospect could emerge with playing time in CIN; the future of the outfield in CHC; a potential 2B to watch in PIT; and, Yadier Molina is finally slowing down in STL.
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.
Jarren Duran was immediately inserted as the lead-off hitter upon his arrival in BOS. But how likely is he to stick? Also: Wells' lack of depth in BAL, Gallo's struggles in NYY, Paredes' opportunity in TAM and some Triple-A names to know in TOR.
If you slept on Taylor Ward, take a look at Jonah Heim's early performance and metrics in TEX--and why we think he has some playing time upside now. Kyle Lewis' imminent return for SEA, the A's late-inning options and more...