4/7 KC: 1-4, 2B, R, RBI

Son of a long-time Major League father by the same name, the younger Witt skipped every level of A-ball between his 2019 pro debut and starting out in AA in 2021. He started 2022 with the Royals, and his double in the 8th on Opening Day produced the game-winning run.

4/7 CHC: 1-2, 2 BB, R

A decorated player who won accolades in the field and with the bat on a yearly basis in the NPB, Suzuki made a surprising decision and signed with the Cubs prior to the 2022 season. Debuting in the first game of the MLB season, Suzuki walked in the second as MLB's first debut of 2022. His .429/.564/.929 slash line though 10 games saw him take pole position in the NL Rookie of the Year race.

4/7 HOU: 0-4

Filling the hole left by the departure of Carlos Correa, Jeremy was Houston's Opening Day shortstop. Following a rough debut, Peña was 3-5 in two of his next three contests, then recorded his third three-hit game in just his eighth start.

TBD SD: 0.0 IP, 0 H, 2 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, 2 ER, 0 K (L) (BS)

The NPB Central League saves leader each of the last two seasons and a NPB All-Star in 2021, Suárez became a favorite to close for the Padres as soon as he signed. His brother Albert previously pitched for the rival Giants.

4/7 CLE: 1-2, 2 BB

Kwan parleyed a huge 2021 and an even more impressive 2022 Spring Training into not just an Opening Day roster berth, but an Opening Day start. An impressive eye at the plate, Kwan did not strike out until his 59th plate appearance of 2022 split between Spring Training and the Regular Season.

TBD ARI: BB

4/7 SD: pinch runner

4/7 PIT: 0-3

Castillo was an injury replacement for Ke'Bryan Hayes in the first inning on Opening Day. Castillo later hit in his first four starts in the Majors, producing three alone in his first start against the Cardinals on April 10th.

4/8 SEA: 0-4

An electrifying talent, Rodriguez has continued to improve with every stop he's made in the Minors. He skipped AAA to make Seattle's 2022 Opening Day roster at a fairly young 21, then converted his first nine stolen base attempts successfully to lead the Majors though April.

4/8 PHI: 2-4, 2B, R, RBI

Stott followed up a decent 2019 professional debut with a dominant effort across three levels in 2021, then made Philadelphia's Opening Day roster in spite of a lack of a regular starting spot for him to fill.