EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 54 MIN
Four Intriguing Players for a Round of Trade, Hold, or Extend
from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Would you trade, hold, or extend Nick Kurtz right now? CJ Abrams? Ben Rice? The answers might surprise you.Eno, Jed, and DVR break down all three in their favorite new game, "Trade, Hold, or Extend," then shift to two of baseball's hottest prospects: A.J. Ewing, who made a splash in his MLB debut for the Mets on Tuesday, and Henry Bolte, the Athletics outfielder just called up from Triple-A.Rundown:2:02 A.J. Ewing Debuts for the Mets5:45 Henry Bolte Gets the Call9:47 Skipping Rehab Assignments: Christian Yelich Activated From IL17:29 CJ Abrams' Future in D.C.29:49 Is There a Path to an Extension for Ben Rice?37:06 William Contreras' Long-Term Outlook45:42 A Nick Kurtz Extension?Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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