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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.

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.

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.

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.