About this episode
Eno and DVR discuss the surprising speed contributions from Josh Naylor that have helped make him a top-20 hitter in fantasy baseball leagues this season, Cade Cavalli's improved arsenal in his return to the Nationals' rotation, and several players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend.Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah joins the show to discuss the 'Oakland Dog', Jakob Marsee's surging roster rates, Carson Benge picking up a lot of steam thanks to an excellent start to his time at Double-A, and thinking about what can go right for Warming Bernabel as a 23-year-old getting an opportunity to play regularly at Coors Field. Rundown 2:40 Josh Naylor's Early Exit, Surprising Speed Surge 9:05 Cade Cavalli's Stuff Improves Post Tommy John Surgery 14:45 Is Luke Keaschall the Next Jose Altuve? 23:19 Other Hitters of Interest: Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus, Jesús Sánchez (Shallow League Appeal) 35:34 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! 45:40 Jakob Marsee Roster Rates Continue to Rise 55:05 Warming Up to Warming Bernabel 59:55 Pitchers of Interest: Nestor Cortes, Joey Wentz, Riley O'Brien and Cristian Javier 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.