Gary Sánchez should have a true chance to stick in SD. Plus, prospects on the rise in COL and SF, James Outman has faded in May, and Gabriel Moreno has done enough to prove he's the catcher of the present and future for ARI.

Owen Miller has had a strong start to the season and is set to create a playing time crunch in the MIL infield. Plus, Tucupita Marcano is claiming a future role in PIT, a race in CHC for two intriguing arms, surveying the state of the pitching staff in CIN, and, a rotation shift finally seems to be in the works for STL.

Patrick Bailey is the latest prospect to debut in SF; what are the chances he can stick around in the long term? Plus, interesting closer trends in LA and ARI, and emerging rotation options for COL and SD.

Oscar Mercado is making the most of a reunion with STL, can he make it stick? Plus, taking a look at the state of roster in CIN, solving a corner outfield issue in PIT, who's the closer for CHC?, and the thin MIL rotation took yet another hit this week.

Geraldo Perdomo has had a breakout start to the 2023 season. Can he keep it up, and where does he fit into the long-term plans in ARI? Plus, it's time to remove aging and underperforming veterans from the lineup in SF and SD, an intriguing callup in COL, and why we won't be seeing Bobby Miller any time soon in LA.

Keston Hiura is posting a stat line reminiscent of his 2019 season. Plus, solving the playing time puzzle for CHC once Nico Hoerner can return, the closer situation has taken an unexpected turn in STL, the middle infield problem in PIT, and updates on the impact prospects ready to hit in CIN.

There's a path to Nolan Jones earning playing time in COL and he's kicking the door down to the majors. Plus, the Jason Heyward renaissance in LA, a lineup shakeup for SD, another prospect call-up in SF, and Alek Thomas is falling out of favor in ARI.

Jesse Winker should be on notice in MIL. Plus, a rotation shakeup could be coming in PIT and CIN; another intriguing player is getting a short-term look in CHC; and Jordan Walker doesn't look close to a return to STL.

LA and ARI have a lot of moving pieces in their rotation and will be seeking consistency in the coming weeks. Plus, two underwhelming members of the rotation in SD, and outfielders that should be stepping into bigger roles in COL and SF.

Bryan Reynolds made the headlines, but there's another long-term contributor emerging in the PIT outfield. Plus, with Joey Votto still out, who is the playing time winner in CIN? MIL's plans at 2B could change as the season progresses; the impacts of Paul DeJong's return for STL; and, a darkhorse to emerge in the CHC outfield.

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.