His own struggles—and other considerations—could send Drew Pomeranz to the BOS bullpen. Also: Hess takes his best shot to stick in BAL rotation, Gray's struggles in NYY, Arroyo's arrival in TAM, void in ninth in TOR.
Jonathan Villar has been 25% worse than the league-average hitter since his breakout 2016 campaign. Plus, infield depth in CHC, CIN prospect Nick Senzel, shuffling of setup RP in PIT, and a look a struggling STL outfielders.
A thumb injury to DJ Lemahieu could open up 2B at-bats in COL, while the LA and SD rotations look for reinforcements, plus ARI catchers and SF third basemen.
TEX continues to grapple with MLB-ready depth issues in the wake of Adrian Beltre's latest DL stint. Plus, LAA's bullpen woes, Ken Giles' grasp on the HOU ninth inning, Dan Vogelbach's latest surge and more.
11 HR and improved contact might soon earn Christin Stewart a call-up in DET. Plus, Mondesi in KC, Logan Morrison's in MIN, Salazar's shut-down in CLE, and Fulmer/Giolito struggles in CHW.
If Alvarez (DH, BAL) can rebound from a hamstring injury, he may claim the 3B job in BAL, at least for a while. Also: Swihart's roster status in BOS, Walker winning 1B time in NYY, Gomez shows signs of life in TAM and SS churns again in TOR.
Coming off the disabled list, Adam Wainwright will need to show signs of rejuvenation quickly before the Cardinals turn to younger options. Also, looks at SP in CHC and CIN, how MIL will fill in Vogt’s void, and backup OF options in PIT.
Could the SD outfield have a new speed source? The ARI bullpen and updates on the SF outfield, plus a look at COL catchers and the ripple effect of a Justin Turner return in LA.
In dealing with poor performances from their OFs not named Springer, the Astros have an embarrassment of riches. Not so with LAA, SEA, and TEX, all of whom have corner outfield issues that are looking for solutions...
His own struggles—and other considerations—could send Drew Pomeranz to the BOS bullpen. Also: Hess takes his best shot to stick in BAL rotation, Gray's struggles in NYY, Arroyo's arrival in TAM, void in ninth in TOR.
Jonathan Villar has been 25% worse than the league-average hitter since his breakout 2016 campaign. Plus, infield depth in CHC, CIN prospect Nick Senzel, shuffling of setup RP in PIT, and a look a struggling STL outfielders.
A thumb injury to DJ Lemahieu could open up 2B at-bats in COL, while the LA and SD rotations look for reinforcements, plus ARI catchers and SF third basemen.
TEX continues to grapple with MLB-ready depth issues in the wake of Adrian Beltre's latest DL stint. Plus, LAA's bullpen woes, Ken Giles' grasp on the HOU ninth inning, Dan Vogelbach's latest surge and more.
11 HR and improved contact might soon earn Christin Stewart a call-up in DET. Plus, Mondesi in KC, Logan Morrison's in MIN, Salazar's shut-down in CLE, and Fulmer/Giolito struggles in CHW.
If Alvarez (DH, BAL) can rebound from a hamstring injury, he may claim the 3B job in BAL, at least for a while. Also: Swihart's roster status in BOS, Walker winning 1B time in NYY, Gomez shows signs of life in TAM and SS churns again in TOR.
Coming off the disabled list, Adam Wainwright will need to show signs of rejuvenation quickly before the Cardinals turn to younger options. Also, looks at SP in CHC and CIN, how MIL will fill in Vogt’s void, and backup OF options in PIT.
Could the SD outfield have a new speed source? The ARI bullpen and updates on the SF outfield, plus a look at COL catchers and the ripple effect of a Justin Turner return in LA.
In dealing with poor performances from their OFs not named Springer, the Astros have an embarrassment of riches. Not so with LAA, SEA, and TEX, all of whom have corner outfield issues that are looking for solutions...