Will Bullpen Decay & The Mets' Success Against Relievers Define This Postseason?

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' altered bullpen game approach in Game 2 of the NLCS which included an earlier usage of Landon Knack, who surrendered a critical second-inning grand slam to Mark Vientos. Plus, they examine the Mets' success against relievers throughout the year as highlighted by Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus, a few potential fits for Alex Bregman and Willy Adames in free agency, and the success of Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians. Rundown 1:41 The Mets Slug Against the Dodgers' Bullpen to Take Game 2 7:16 Mark Vientos' 2024 Breakout 12:23 How Will Alex Bregman's Defense Age? 18:01 Willy Adames' Foray Into Free Agency 22:55 Did the Dodgers' Hold Back Their Top Relievers in Game 2 to Limit the Mets' Looks? 26:39 Robert Orr's Breakdown of the Mets' Success Against Relievers 35:20 What Would You Put on Your Hitters Skills Checklist? 39:55 Can the Guardians Begin to Turn Good Hit Tools Into More Power? 47:51 What Changed for Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS? 52:37 Will Luis Severino Add Wrinkles for the Dodgers' Lefties in Game 3? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices