Encouraging news for Tatís, an extension for Ross Atkins, the A's brutal week, and Akil Baddoo's opportunity in Detroit

Britt and DVR discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, two small early-season trades, an extension for Ross Atkins in Toronto, James Paxton's early exit, a sluggish start for the A's, and a few first-week surprises including Akil Baddoo and Mark Melancon's emergence as the Padres' closer.Rundown2:37 A Tatís Injury Update9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers45:47 Can Yermín Mercedes Keep the DH Job?49:42 How Long Will Mark Melancon Hold the Closer Role in San Diego?57:25 Doug Jones and Unorthodox Closer ArsenalsFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.