Texas Rangers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen appears to be nearly ready to join the big league rotation. The right-hander said he was ready to go following his latest rehab start. However, the organization will have Lorenzen pitch one more time to get his pitch count up to 90. That means, Cody Bradford should make at least one more start in the rotation. Lorenzen was solid last season and should be someone worth rostering in most fantasy formats.

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill put together a solid day at the plate during Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The young slugger went 4-for-4 at the plate during Sunday's loss. All of the hits were singles, but Merrill is not known as a power hitter. He makes hard contact but isn't a home run hitter. He could be a useful fantasy asset for his ability to get on base.

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Camilo Doval has experienced a rough start to the season with two runs allowed in 2 2/3 innings coming into Sunday's game. However, the right-hander was able to hold his own versus the San Diego Padres. Doval struck out the side while working around a two-out single by Jackson Merrill. It's still early in the season, but it's nice to see Doval putting together a solid outing. He has been one of the more reliable options at the closer spot over the last few years.

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck is off to a hot start to the 2024 campaign. On Sunday, Houck threw six shutout innings while striking out seven batters in the win over the Los Angeles Angels. That marks the second straight in a row that Houck has thrown six shutout innings. He has now allowed just seven hits over his first 12 innings while striking out 17 hitters. His next outing will be against the Angels again next week. He should be rostered in most fantasy formats right now.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot was nearly unhittable during Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander threw six shutout innings while striking out 11 batters in the victory. Pepiot allowed only three hits during this outing while walking zero batters. Pepiot was lit up during his last start but turned the page on Sunday. He has plenty of hit-and-miss stuff, which should lead to high strikeout numbers. His next outing will be more challenging against the San Francisco Giants.