Risers:

Adrian Gonzalez, Los Angeles Dodgers: Gonzalez started the season off with a bang, hitting five home runs in his first three games, including three in one game. He went 14-23 (.609) with five home runs, three doubles, seven RBI, and four walks in Opening Week. Gonzalez' performance at the start of the season helps to build him an early campaign for MVP.

Jeff Francoeur, Philadelphia Phillies: After only playing 10 games last season for the Padres, Francoeur made the Phillies' major-league roster at the start of the season. He is off to a good start, going 4-14 (.286) with one home run and three RBI in his first five games. He will compete with Grady Sizemore for the starting job in right field as the season progresses.

Matt Harvey, New York Mets: Harvey pitched a gem in his first start since 2013 after Tommy John surgery, allowing four hits, one walk, and no runs in six innings with nine strikeouts. Harvey will have to help make up for the Mets' loss of Zack Wheeler, who underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery three weeks ago. If Harvey can keep up his performance, he could make a case for Comeback Player of the Year (or more?).

Albert Pujols, Los Angeles Angels: In an eventful Opening Week, Pujols hit two home runs, taking sole possession of 18th on the list of all-time home runs, with 522. Pujols joined a four-way tie with Willie McCovey, Frank Thomas, and Ted Williams on Wednesday, only to break the today on Sunday. Pujols' next target is Jimmie Foxx, who is at 17th with 534 home runs.

Detroit Tigers: Despite losing Max Scherzer to Washington, and being without Justin Verlander due to injury, Detroit has started the season off 6-0. The Tigers' undefeated start has been led by Miguel Cabrera and J.D. Martinez, as well as 14 1/3 scoreless innings pitched by David Price. Detroit as a team is batting a league-best .355/.433/.550, scoring an astonishing 47 runs with its pitchers combining for a 2.00 ERA, the second-best in the league. 

Fallers:

Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers: Following his 2014 Cy Young and MVP season with a 1.77 ERA, Kershaw has started this season underwhelmingly. He owns a 5.84 ERA in 12 1/3 innings this season with 16 hits and 14 strikeouts. Of course the season is young, and there is plenty of time for Kershaw to get back into his usual Cy Young shape.

Mat Latos, Miami Marlins: In his Marlins' debut, Latos was pulled from the game after giving up seven runs in 2/3 of an inning, compiling a 94.50 ERA. There are high expectations for Latos this season, as Jose Fernandez is out after undergoing Tommy John surgery last season, and Henderson Alvarez is undergoing an MRI on his elbow. Latos will seek redemption in his start tomorrow against the Braves.

Evan Gattis, Houston Astros: Evan Gattis has not gotten off to the best start this season, in fact, he may have gotten off to the worst start of any starter. Gattis had back-back four-strikeout games during Opening Week, finishing the week with no hits in 20 at-bats with 12 strikeouts. Hank Conger likely will get more playing time over Gattis as the season progresses.

Jenrry Mejia, New York Mets: Jenrry Mejia was suspended for 80 games for testing positive to Stanozolol. Mejia is the fifth Mets' pitcher to be taken off the 25-man roster due to either injury or suspension, leaving the closer's role vacant to Jeurys Familia. Mejia is the fourth player in the last 15 days to be suspended for Stanozolol.

LaTroy Hawkins, Colorado Rockies: Hawkins, who is in his 21st season, had two blown saves in three chances this week. He finished the week with a 16.87 ERA in 2 2/3 innings. Hawkins had 23 saves last season for Colorado. If he can't improve, the closer's role will likely go to Adam Ottavino.