Improving his approach and providing more hard contact, Nick Pratto's emerged as the preferred lead-off hitter for Kansas City. Tampa Bay keeps its lineup fluid, but Luke Raley has hit in the heart of the order recently, can this carry over into more production? Plus hitting streamers for next scoring period.

Akil Baddoo took a big step forward in May, adding the best plate skills we have ever seen from him to his 93rd percentile Statcast sprint speed.

One of the most polarizing players in fantasy could see his statistical impact rise moving into clean-up for KC. Can Isiah Kiner-Falefa ride his recent production into a higher spot in the lineup? Last, but not least, the Twins activated Royce Lewis and he may settle into fifth or sixth in the batting order, plus this week's hitter streams for the next scoring period.

The surge in Tucupita Marcano's plate discipline and batted ball quality makes him an intriguing under-the-radar pre-peak bat.

A pathway towards playing time can create an uptick in production. Zach McKinstry may be making the most of his chance in Detroit and has settled in as the team's preferred leadoff option. Catchers hitting in the heart of the lineup remain rare, but another post-hype breakout may be in progress for the Rockies. With eyes on the next scoring period, two intriguing batting stream options for those seeking power or speed.

In spite of his mediocre early results, Spencer Torkelson has taken a significant step forward in multiple areas this season, making him a premium early buy-low target.

Another week focusing on pertinent shifts in the lineup construction provides two players worth taking a chance on in fantasy. Once again, a post-hype player may be on the precipice of a rebound, and he's hitting cleanup for the White Sox. Deeper league players should take note of an aptly named player performing well for the Brewers, and with seven road games on tap, a Cardinals shortstop may carry over his hot start into robust results next week.

The bat of Nolan Jones is scorching at Triple-A, making him an intriguing early stash in deep leagues.

Turn up the Rob Base, it's almost summer, or at least it feels like it. This week's lineups outlook dives into two post-hype prospects riding hot streaks, two players worth adding in leagues which reward on-base percentage and two hitters worth streaming next scoring period.

Brandon Marsh's strong April came with full underlying support, including a combination of upper-tier exit velocity and sprint speed.

Delving a bit deeper into the Pirates' lineup construction yielded an intriguing observation about how it mirrors a template put in place by the Rays. Jarred Kelenic's hot start has landed him third in the lineup over the last six days. Jarren Duran may be taking over the fifth spot in Boston, plus two streamers for next week.