About this episode
Eno and DVR discuss the Mariners' addition of Josh Naylor via trade with the D-backs as the Seattle lineup gets another quality bat while reducing its swing-and-miss, and Taj Bradley's long-term outlook after a demotion to Triple-A.Plus, they discuss a few players to consider for keeper and dynasty leagues as fantasy trade deadlines approach -- including Roki Sasaki and Spencer Jones -- closer options for the O's as they trade relievers *and* have Félix Bautista on the IL, and Senior Hot Dog Correspondent checks into discuss 2025 draftees as ottoneu free agents, and the 'Cincinnati Dog' from Nats Park. Rundown 2:50 Josh Naylor to the Mariners 13:03 Opportunities in Arizona; Finally Jordan Lawlar Time (Once Healthy)? 16:14 Taj Bradley to Triple-A & Long-Term Outlook w/Rays 23:37 Roki Sasaki as a Fantasy Trade Target? 28:04 Spencer Jones' Big-Time Power, Whiff Concerns 33:25 Dynasty Value of Surprising Breakout Quinn Priester 38:25 Getting Ahead of New Closers Before the Trade Deadline 49:08 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (2025 draftees in ottoneu) 1:03:11 The Cincinnati Dog: A Rare 'Taste of the Majors' Miss Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.