The Pirates hot start means Paul Skenes could be in Pittsburgh sooner rather than later. Plus, prospects to watch in STL and CHC, some CIN SP returns, and Aaron Ashby's time is now in MIL.

Things can change quickly, but opening weekend offered a lot of insights in the NL Central. We'll dive into winners and losers from the start of the 2024 campaign.

Garrett Mitchell will have a chance to resurrect his fantasy value after a lost 2023 season for MIL. Plus, CHC rotation; Triolo at 2B job in PIT; unexpected contributors for CIN and STL.

Jared Jones may be forcing his way into the PIT rotation to begin the season. Plus, some roster decisions in MIL and CIN, a 1B breakdown in CHC, and players under PT pressure in STL.

STL could be down two starting OF; what are their options? Plus, C situations in PIT and CHC, the Marte suspension in CIN, and a pivotal year for Turang in MIL.

There are back-end rotation spots up for grabs in CIN, MIL, and STL. Who are the names to know? Plus, right field in PIT and the not-so-settled closer role for CHC.

The Sal Frelick spring infield experiment is on. Plus, rotation options for PIT and CHC; catching in STL; and, crowded infield corners in CIN.

Kyle Bradish emerged out of relative obscurity to key the BAL rotation in 2023. Is his performance sustainable? Plus, looks at Reid Detmers, Riley Greene, Isaac Paredes, Chas McCormick.

Masyn Winn got a short opportunity in 2023; will he spend all of 2024 in the majors? Plus the options at 1B in MIL, the CA in PIT, 3B in CHC, and sorting through the SP options in CIN.

Alec Burleson could be STL's Opening Day left fielder. Plus, more from the NL Central.

Can SD afford to retain Blake Snell this offseason given the other projected holes in their pitching staff? Plus, significant rotation questions in LA and ARI, some interesting corner infielders will battle for a role in 2024 in COL, and SF will have a lot of roster flexibility this offseason.