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. Rundown 2:37 A Tatís Injury Update 9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees 15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central 20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension 27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit 33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week 41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers 45:47 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 Arsenals Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Please fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.