EPISODE · May 2, 2024 · 1H 5M
A Search for Acuña's Missing Power, Strength of Schedule & Waiver Targets
from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Eno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acuña Jr. this season, strength of schedule considerations, and several players to consider as waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches.Rundown4:53 News & Notes: Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Byron Buxton12:48 Suspensions & Rehab Updates: Shane Baz, Taj Bradley & Walker Buehler20:11 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Currently Missing Power25:13 Factors to Consider in Strength of Schedule30:52 Fluctuations in Lineup Quality Due to Absences35:08 Toughest Stuff+ Faced This Season41:57 Project Prospect: Tyler Black, Jordan Beck, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes & Heston Kjerstad57:24 Weekend Waiver Preview: Wenceel Pérez, Nick Senzel, Jacob Young & Pitching Darts/Matchup PlaysFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Eno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acuña Jr. this season, strength of schedule considerations, and several players to consider as waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches.Rundown4:53 News & Notes: Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Byron Buxton12:48 Suspensions & Rehab Updates: Shane Baz, Taj Bradley & Walker Buehler20:11 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Currently Missing Power25:13 Factors to Consider in Strength of Schedule30:52 Fluctuations in Lineup Quality Due to Absences35:08 Toughest Stuff+ Faced This Season41:57 Project Prospect: Tyler Black, Jordan Beck, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes & Heston Kjerstad57:24 Weekend Waiver Preview: Wenceel Pérez, Nick Senzel, Jacob Young & Pitching Darts/Matchup PlaysFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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