Tough Breaks for the Tigers & Second-Chance Surprises

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of AJ Smith-Shawver, a pair of key injuries for the Tigers with Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene heading to the IL, another injury for Harrison Bader, the pitch mix of Grayson Rodriguez, and several second-chance league surprises -- including big risers Joe Ryan, Esteury Ruiz, Josh Lowe, and Merrill Kelly. Rundown 1:10 AJ Smith-Shawver Joins the Braves 7:55 Eduardo Rodriguez's Finger Injury; Tarik Skubal Nearing Rehab Assignment 12:28 Opportunity for Reese Olson? 16:56 Riley Greene's Breakout Slowed by Tibia Injury 20:42 Colt Keith Time? 30:08 Harrison Bader Goes Back to the IL 37:43 Grayson Rodriguez's Pitch Mix 42:20 Second-Chance League Surprises 48:02 A Detour to Discuss Luis Medina 53:05 Esteury Ruiz Rising Up Boards in Second-Chance Leagues 58:20 Josh Lowe's Move Up; ROS Expectations 64:17 Merrill Kelly's Strikeout Rate Surge Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code rates50 to get 50% off your first box Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.