Edwin Díaz's Sticky Stuff Ejection, Max Scherzer Returns, and Lowered Expectations

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend of baseball that included a sticky-stuff ejection for Mets' closer Edwin Díaz, the return of Max Scherzer to the Rangers' rotation, more injuries in the Marlins' starting unit, Giancarlo Stanton's quietly strong season before a trip to the IL, and much more.

Rundown

4:57 Edwin Díaz: Ejected for Sticky Substance Violation; 10-game Suspension on Tap

10:11 Max Scherzer: Picks Up Victory in Return from IL

15:02 Jesús Luzardo Likely Out 4-6 Weeks

22:36 Giancarlo Stanton's Quietly Good 2024

30:25 Which Early-Round Player(s) Are You Avoiding in Trades?

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45:45 Where the Money Went

58:05 Weekend Drops

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