Struggling bats sink in the batting order or sit out of the lineup based on small samples during the early going.

Anthony Bass grabbed the first save in TOR after Ken Giles' injury. But might you want to pass on Bass and hook a rook named Romano instead? Also: Davis' status in BAL, Workman's shakiness in BOS, Paxton's health in NYY and Anderson's save chances in TAM.

Hosmer approach; mystery illness concerns. Wade Davis for real? Pitching options in LA and ARI and OF woes in SF.

The OAK 2B job looks up for grabs, and now less than a week into the (very short) season, Franklin Barreto may soon be a roster casualty. We cover this and other Week 1 playing time ramifications ...

A raft of positive COVID-19 test results in MIA have cast the Marlins adrift in perilous waters. What are the possible future fantasy implications? Plus: replacements for Folty in ATL; LF depth in WAS; 5th starters for NYM; the mighty Phil G in Philly; more.

Eric Sogard and Kolten Wong are major winners from STL and MIL opening series. Plus, Phillip Evans has an opportunity in PIT, Victor Caratini is getting regular run in CHC, starting pitchers are stretched out in CIN, but the outfield remains perplexing.

Which situations will need to be addressed when 28-man rosters go into effect in less than two weeks? Our look at potential roster cuts in the AL Central.

Yoshi Tsutsugo as Opening Day third baseman was among the surprises as the season got underway. Other initial thoughts: Wait 'til next year on Rutschman in BAL, Godley waits for opportunity in BOS, Ford does likewise in NYY, and Drury may yet have value in TOR.

Who's on second in LA and COL; SD rotation slot up for grabs; hot corner in SF; and 1B options in the desert.

The A's rotation is beginning to show cracks, highlighting iron-man reliever Yusmeiro Petit as an intriguing option for fantasy owners in an abbreviated season. We check out a bunch of AL West pens as Opening Day arrives...

Will Harris is the most skilled reliever in the WAS bullpen, but will that result in Saves? Plus: bullpen lefties in ATL; CF options for NYM; SS depth in PHI; the Monte Ball Problem in MIA; more.