After a horrible spring training, Miami Marlins third basemanJake Burger is scorching to start the season. He is slashing .438/.444/.500 with six RBI and three runs scored while striking out only twice over 16 at-bats in 2024. Burger is looking to improve on his hot hitting from the end of the 2023 season with the Marlins (slashed .295/.343/.547 across 26 games in September), and he is looking primed for a career-best season in the majors. Burger is worth starting in all fantasy leagues against the Cardinals' weakened starting rotation for the upcoming week.

Kansas City Royals shortstopBobby Witt Jr.went 3-for-5 with a single, triple, homerun, and three runs scored, falling just a double short of the cycle Sunday in the team's 11-0 blowout of the Minnesota Twins. Witt is hitting a scorching .545 (6-for-11) and an even hotter 1.888 OPS through three games in 2024. He will look to continue his hot hitting Monday against Dan Kremer and the Orioles for a three-game set. The 23-year-old is looking hot to start the season and is a must-start in all fantasy leagues and a great DFS option for Monday's main slate.

New York Yankees outfielderJuan Soto continued his flaming hot start to the season. Soto had three hits in five at-bats and drove in the game-winning run in the top of the ninth during Sunday's 4-3 win over the Houston Astros. He is now batting an absurd .529 (9-for-17) and an even more incredible 1.365 OPS over four games in 2024. Soto will look to continue his hot hitting against the NL champion Arizona Diamondbacks, starting with facing off against Ryne Nelson. Soto seems ready for a career season with the Yankees, and fantasy managers will continue to reap the benefits, especially in OBP leagues.

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc got demolished on Sunday, leading to a 9-5 loss at the hands of the Chicago Cubs. Leclerc entered into a 5-5 game in the ninth, but things unraveled for him quickly. He walked three and allowed a hit before being pulled. All four of those runners ended up scoring, making for an ugly final line. Leclerc has now given up five runs and walked five in 1 IP this year. If he continues to struggle, the Rangers could opt to go with David Robertson as their closer or use a committee. It might not take many more bad appearances, so Leclerc owners should be looking for backup options in case the struggles continue.

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes collected his league-leading third save of the season in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Houston Astros. Holmes allowed a pair of hits but managed to escape unscathed to solidify the Yankees sweep. The 31-year-old has been a bit shaky in his appearances so far this season, allowing five hits with no strikeouts, but he has gotten the job done. He should have a pretty long leash on the closer's job as he was solid last year in the role.