Tough Breaks for the Tigers & Second-Chance Surprises
Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of AJ Smith-Shawver, a pair of key injuries for the Tigers with Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene heading to the IL, another injury for Harrison Bader, the pitch mix of Grayson Rodriguez, and several second-chance league surprises -- including big risers Joe Ryan, Esteury Ruiz, Josh Lowe, and Merrill Kelly.
Rundown
1:10 AJ Smith-Shawver Joins the Braves
7:55 Eduardo Rodriguez's Finger Injury; Tarik Skubal Nearing Rehab Assignment
12:28 Opportunity for Reese Olson?
16:56 Riley Greene's Breakout Slowed by Tibia Injury
20:42 Colt Keith Time?
30:08 Harrison Bader Goes Back to the IL
37:43 Grayson Rodriguez's Pitch Mix
42:20 Second-Chance League Surprises
48:02 A Detour to Discuss Luis Medina
53:05 Esteury Ruiz Rising Up Boards in Second-Chance Leagues
58:20 Josh Lowe's Move Up; ROS Expectations
64:17 Merrill Kelly's Strikeout Rate Surge
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