Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips was summoned for the final four outs of Tuesday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. During his 1 1/3 innings, Phillips allowed one hit and struck out a pair with no walks or runs. The 29-year-old has now appeared in four games and recorded three saves without allowing a run. Not only is Phillips one of the best closers in the game, it helps that he is on one of the best teams in the league and that should allow him to have plenty of save opportunities moving forward. The righty can safely be started as one of the top closers in the game at the moment.

Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller came on in a tie game in the top of the ninth inning and tossed two innings. Miller allowed one hit, one walk and struck out four in his second outing of the season. There had been speculation this offseason that Miller could wind up the teams closer as he transforms from a starter and pitching in the ninth inning of a tie game is a good indication that he will be trusted in important spots. The Athletics have still not named a closer, but managers shouldn't expect many saves from whoever will be getting the ball in the ninth inning for one of the worst franchises in the league. For now, Miller can be a speculative add in the deepest of leagues, but there might be more valuable options in leagues that count holds in addition to saves.

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI. The slugger hit his third homer of the season, a three-run blast off Jake Cousins in the bottom of the seventh inning to add on to the Diamondbacks rout of the Yankees. Walker, 33, remains one of the most underrated power hitters on a year-to-year basis and is now hitting .292 with three homers and eight RBI on the young season. With 69 homers over the past two seasons and three already in 2024, managers should continue to enjoy the power out of the underrated first baseman.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI in Tuesday's victory against the Colorado Rockies. Bellinger blasted his first homer of the year off Anthony Molina in the bottom of the seventh and it was a no doubter. The slugger had a strong 2023 in a prove it year for the Cubs and there is no reason that managers shouldn't expect him to put up similar numbers in 2024 as he remains in the heart of the lineup for the Cubs. Bellinger will look to keep it cooking versus Cal Quantrill in Wednesday's series finale.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Javier Assad put together a quality start in his first outing of the season in Tuesday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. Assad went six innings and allowed four hits, one walk and struck out five on the evening. Assad did not allow many balls to be put in play or hit hard against the Rockies and sailed his way to victory. Assad is pitching to stay in the rotation when Justin Steele (hamstring) and Jameson Taillon (back) eventually return, but he has been solid dating back to 2023. The worst-case scenario for Assad is that he'll be turned into a swingman, but he may not have to worry about if he continues to throw as he has. For now, he is best served as a streaming option and draws a tough matchup versus the San Diego Padres that he can be left on the bench for.