With Bumgarner's return growing near, what is the fallout in the SF rotation? Plus a shake-up in the LA batting order, relievers in COL, options in the ailing ARI outfield, and a looming 2B prospect in SD.
Guillermo Heredia is taking advantage of injuries and near-zero SEA outfield depth, though his future is far from certain. No rotation help in TEX; the outlook for HOU's recent MLB promotions, and more...
Lonnie Chisenhall has begun a rehab assignment, and his return could be a welcome sight in Cleveland. Plus, Liriano and Moustakas trade rumors, the catching situation in MIN, and Chicago finds a limit to its patience with struggling young SPs.
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.
With Bumgarner's return growing near, what is the fallout in the SF rotation? Plus a shake-up in the LA batting order, relievers in COL, options in the ailing ARI outfield, and a looming 2B prospect in SD.
Guillermo Heredia is taking advantage of injuries and near-zero SEA outfield depth, though his future is far from certain. No rotation help in TEX; the outlook for HOU's recent MLB promotions, and more...
Lonnie Chisenhall has begun a rehab assignment, and his return could be a welcome sight in Cleveland. Plus, Liriano and Moustakas trade rumors, the catching situation in MIN, and Chicago finds a limit to its patience with struggling young SPs.
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.