Who will benefit in MIL if Lorenzo Cain is forced to miss extended time due to his thumb injury? Plus, Dylan Carlson is emerging in STL, Alex Wood's potential return in CIN, timelines on Mark Zagunis and Cole Tucker receiving another chance for CHC and PIT.

Tommy Edman took advantage of playing time in the past week and could push for more in STL. Plus, surveying bullpen depth for CHC and PIT, Raisel Iglesias's usage in CIN, and Mauricio Dubon keeps kicking down the door to reach MIL.

Joey Votto has yet to hit the IL, but has battled tweaks in his back at least twice this year. Plus, Steven Brault and Chase Anderson trying to stick in the PIT, MIL rotations, Ian Happ's gloomy outlook, and why Tyler O'Neill may benefit from the trade deadline in STL.

The Pirates have a crowded OF with the return of Corey Dickerson, but that won't last long. Plus, the next shot for Keston Hiura in MIL, a glimpse of the future at catcher in STL, the next under-the-radar prospect in CIN, and cascade effects of the Kimbrel signing for CHC.

CHC's Adbert Alzolay is dominating at Triple-A Iowa and ready for a new challenge. Plus, Jack Flaherty struggling to work deep into games in STL, PIT infield developments, MIL pitching reinforcements, and Lucas Sims's potential emergence in CIN.

Elias Diaz is poised to overtake Francisco Cervelli as the regular behind the dish in PIT. Plus, Scooter Gennett closing in on a return in CIN, rotation and lineup shakeups in STL, Jimmy Nelson's return in MIL, and Tyler Chatwood's changing role for CHC.

Which infield prospects may have the chance to follow Keston Hiura to MIL this summer? Plus, the depleted rotation in PIT, Schwarber's chance for redemption with CHC, Reds on the run in CIN, and John Gant's impeccable start to the season in STL.

There has been a focus on high fastballs leading to great results for pitchers in CIN. Plus, Carlos Martinez's imminent return in STL, Adam Frazier's struggles in PIT, an opener for Yu Darvish in CHC, and Travis Shaw's struggles in MIL.

Ian Happ has cut down his strikeout rate and should return to CHC in short order. Plus, outfielders who have impressed in MIL and PIT, early struggles for Matt Carpenter in STL, and Josh VanMeter's call-up in CIN.

Jason Heyward should be given the chance to lead off for CHC. Plus, Phillip Ervin could get a chance in CIN, breaking down the first base situation in MIL, and under-the-radar prospects who could make an impact in PIT and STL.

Jose Peraza may be running out of regular at-bats in CIN. Also, Travis Shaw and Kris Bryant's slow starts to the season in MIL and CHC, the rotation in STL, and the Felipe Vazquez injury scare in PIT.