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Ozuna went 2-for-4 with his first homer of the year, a walk, two RBI and two runs against the Mets on Saturday.

He's opened the season with a five-game hitting streak that has him at .429 with six RBI. Ozuna is an interesting case for fantasy purposes, as he's had some extreme hot streaks that have made him look like a potential star, but also some major slumps that have taken the shine off his numbers. It's worth considering the possibility that he's essentially reached his ceiling as a hitter; after all, he's posted stunningly consistent numbers throughout his pro career. Ozuna's MLB slash line last year was .266/.321/.452; his career line in the minors is .276/.336/.492.

Ozuna went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run and an RBI in a win over the Mets on Friday.

The 26-year-old is off to a good start to the campaign, going 7-for-17 with four RBI through four games. Ozuna is still looking for his first extra-base hit of 2017, but if he keeps making solid contact, the doubles and homers will come.

Cespedes went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's loss to the Marlins.

The eighth-inning blast off Nick Wittgren was Cespedes' first of the season. The 31-year-old only has three hits through four games, but his 3:2 BB:K is a good sign that better days are right around the corner.

McCutchen went 3-for-4 with one walk and an RBI against Atlanta on Friday.

He hit the ball with authority Friday and crushed a foul ball down the left field line with plenty of home run distance. His effort was particularly encouraging after an 0-for-9 start to the season at Fenway Park. McCutchen also looked spry on the bases, as if he was looking to run when possible. It's only one game, but he played much better Friday in the home opener.

Belt went 2-for-4 with two homers and five RBI on Friday against the Padres.

Belt blasted a grand slam to give the Giants a brief lead in the sixth inning before homering again in the eighth to bring the team within a single run in a losing effort. He's connected for three homers and six hits over his last four games, and the power is especially welcomed by fantasy owners who haven't seen the veteran hit more than 18 bombs in any season to date.

Harper went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, two runs and two RBI on Friday against the Phillies.

Harper's second homer of the year gave the Nationals a first-inning lead they'd never relinquish. He's reached base nine times over four games and he's off to a great start as he tries to put his disappointing 2016 campaign behind him. It certainly wouldn't be a big surprise if he returned to his status as one of the elite hitters in the majors.

Dickerson (back) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Friday.

There haven't been many developments on how the 26-year-old has been recovering from a protruding disc in his back, but this move makes it seem like he's not close to a potential return to action. Jabari Blash will take his spot on the 40-man roster for the time being, but things should become clearer as Dickerson is able to resume physical activities.

Pederson is hitting eighth in Friday's lineup against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

This revised order may be the Dodgers' standard fare against left-handed starters. Colorado's Kyle Freeland is on the hill Friday, and in turn, Pederson is knocked down to the No. 8 slot. He was hitting sixth and fifth over his first three contests and should continue hitting somewhere near there against most right-handers. At least the Dodgers have him in the lineup against left-handers, which may help his overall growth by facing them. The soon-to-be 25-year-old certainly needs to improve in that column: he holds a career .176/.272/.321 line against lefties.

Turner is not in the Dodgers' lineup Thursday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The third baseman is getting a breather in the getaway day game, with Logan Forsythe sliding over to the hot corner and Chase Utley filling in at second base. Expect Turner to rejoin the lineup Friday.

Ozuna went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

He's off to a quick start, collecting three hits and three RBI through the Marlins' first two games. Ozuna has yet to really put things together through three-plus seasons in the majors, but at 26 years old he could still have some untapped potential.