Julio Urias - Urias will reportedly make at least one more start after his next start Wednesday against the Brewers. Seems like we've heard that before, but given Urias is looking better and better, the temptation is there to keep using him. That said, expect the Dodgers to shift him to the bullpen soon to protect his multi-million arm. Urias has a 1.88 ERA and 22:3 in his last three starts covering 14.1 innings.
Wilfredo Boscan - The Boscan - Cueto matchup Tuesday appeared to be a bit of a mismatch on paper, and yes it was. Boscan allowed seven runs on six hits, including two home runs over three innings. Boscan's ERA now sits at 6.43over 15.2 innings, including an 8:7 K:BB. Fortunately Gerrit Cole appears to be progressing well in his rehab and could be back within the next week or so, but if Cole's spot in the rotation comes up again and he's not ready, it may very well be time for Tyker Glasnow's big league debut. Boscan had a 6.2 K/9 in the minors this year and appears to be little more than a stop gap.
Peter O'Brien - O'Brien hit his fourth homer of the year Tuesday in Toronto and now has a very interesting slash line in 33 at-bats: .152/.152/.515. 80% of his five hits have gone for home runs and his 13:0 K:BB could use some improvement. O'Brien had a 4% BB% and 27.1% K% in Triple-A this year, so we will see how much tolerance the Dbacks have for the strikeouts and lack of contact. If he can manage to hit in the .240 range with a .280 OBP, O'Brien could still post an OPS above .800 with his power, and that should be enough to keep him in the big leagues, even with less,than stellar defense.
Josh Bell - If you're looking for a minor league guy to stash for later this year and you need a first baseman, the name A.J. Reed of the Astros comes to mind, but don't sleep on this former second round pick. Bell hit his 11th homer of the season for Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday and is now hitting a string .315/.404/.526. Considering Bell hit just 7 in nearly twice as many games last year, so the power is officially here. Bell is striking out in just 16.8% of his at-bats and walking in nearly 12% of them, so he seems a good bet to be successful. John Jaso is handling most of the first base atbats for now, and he's hitting .280, but Bell will be the guy soon enough.
Yasiel Puig - Puig is back from his latest hamstring injury, but which Puig will we see? He was 5-for-12 with a HR and three walks on rehab and should slide back in alongside Trayce Thompson and Joc Pederson as the favorites to start most days. Puig returns with a lot to prove. His 4.5% BB% and .123 ISO are way down from the 10.5% and .184 marks from 2014, back when Puig was going in the first or second round with regularity. With the Dodgers possessing multiple outfield options, Puig will need to hit to stick in the lineup, despite the obvious value he brings defensively with that arm.
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