Replacing Injured Stars, Chasing Average & An Opportunity in KC

Eno and DVR discuss the challenge of replacing a star in the wake of Bryce Harper's thumb injury, Alejandro Kirk as an 'unusual' player having a breakout season, the surprising lack of second-half leagues, a messy roster management situation in Pittsburgh, when to chase (and when to punt) batting average, and a promotion Kansas City on the heels of a small trade with Seattle.  Rundown -- The Beginning of the Episode (Music) -- Replacing Bryce Harper (and Other Stars) -- Alejandro Kirk: Top-15 Position Player?! -- An Increasingly Crowded Pittsburgh Depth Chart -- Where Are the Second-Half Drafts? -- Chasing Batting Average; Who to Target? -- Breaking News! Carlos Santana to Seattle + Vinnie Pasquantino Promoted 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 Watch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices