Second-Half Pitcher Workload Concerns & Searching for Midseason Help via Trade & Waivers

Eno and DVR discuss several pitchers facing potential workload limitations in the second half -- including a large group of rookie pitchers, and a few veterans who have lost time in recent years due to significant injuries. Plus, they attempt to find a few solutions via trade and waivers to help remedy an expected shortcoming of innings during the final two-plus months of the season. Rundown -- Young Pitchers Facing IP Concerns -- George Kirby & 2021 Injury Impact -- Any Reason to Worry About Shane McClanahan? -- What If You Have Multiple Pitchers In This Situation? -- Veterans w/Major Injuries -- The Downside in Pushing Starting Pitcher Volume From Waivers -- Helpful Changes for Aaron Civale? -- Max Meyer Pops in Pitching Model -- Short Relievers of Interest -- Long-Term Ceiling of Glenn Otto? -- Any Signs of Slowing Down for Nestor Cortes? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.