J-Rod to the First Round, Barrel Rate Risers & Other Big Movers

Eno and DVR discuss the increasing likelihood of Julio Rodríguez becoming 2023 first-round pick, other movers into the early rounds, recent barrel rate surgers -- including Ryan Mountcastle and Dylan Carlson -- the unique challenge of trading for currently injured players, and a handful of mailbag questions. Rundown -- Maybe the Pitch Clock Will Reduce Pitcher Injuries? -- Julio Rodríguez: First-Round Bound in 2023? -- A Very Brief J-Rod v. Acuña Comparison -- Ryan Mountcastle: DVR's Perpetual Skepticism, BB/K Laggards -- Real-Life Replaceable Power? -- Dylan Carlson's Adjustments -- Yordan Alvarez & Other Big Movers -- A Significant Jump for Jazz Chisholm Jr.? -- Eno Turns the Tables -- Trading for Injured Players -- Making Sense of Triston McKenzie Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.