A Bad Injury Weekend, Making Up Ground in the Second Half & the Return of Victor Robles

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

DVR is joined by Jeff Erickson, RotoWire Senior Editor, to discuss the fallout from an injury-filled weekend that included IL stints for Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, and Bo Bichette (among others). Plus, they discuss how to make up ground in the standings in the second half of the season, before looking at a few popular pickups and drops from the weekly leagues.

Rundown

2:06 Expectations for Nacho Alvarez Jr.

11:36 Bo Bichette's Setback with a Calf Strain

17:51 Updates From Around the League: Julio Rodríguez & Carlos Correa

28:22 Mike Trout, J.T. Realmuto, Tyler Glasnow & Clayton Kershaw

Have We Underrated Kershaw's Recent Seasons Because of Lost time?

36:02 What's Your Process for Making Up Ground in the Standings

48:13 Who Has Emerged Unexpectedly in 2024 With a Great Chance to Remain Relevant?

54:10 Where the Money Went -- Is Victor Robles Back?

1:01:57 Surprising Drops: Frankie Montas, Landon Knack & Matt Wallner

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