George Kirby Arrives, Opportunity in Minnesota and St. Louis, & Exceeding Expectations

Eno and DVR discuss the impressive debut of George Kirby, several prospects emerging to find playing time at the big-league level, players exceeding their scouting grades and expected production, bat humidors, Justin Verlander's post-surgery arsenal, and more.  Rundown - George Kirby's Debut; Future Expectations - Interest in Josh Winder? - Royce Lewis & Jose Miranda - Can Juan Yepez Maintain an Everyday Role? - MJ Melendez & The Royals' C-1B-DH Crowd - A Boring Pickup in Cincinnati? - Grit+ & Exceeding Expectations - Bat Humidor Technology - Justin Verlander Pre v. Post-Surgery Stuff - Odds & Ends: Yadiel Hernandez, Michael King v. Luis Gil & Stuff+ Laggards 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