Another top prospect has arrived in Seattle, as 20-year-old Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson made his MLB debut Sunday. Eno and DVR also discuss how Zack Wheeler finally looks like his old self again after beginning the season on the IL, and why Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki may finally be settling in as a reliable starter in LA. Later, the guys open the mailbag to discuss Shohei Ohtani, stabilizing whiff rates, and the long-term outlook for Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards.
Rundown:
0:47 Colt Emerson Promoted
8:13 Zack Wheeler is Rolling
12:11 Walk Rate Improvement: How Much is Sustainable?
17:43 Surgery for Blake Snell: Loose Bodies in Elbow; Timetable TBD
21:37 Roki’s Turnaround: Another Strong Start vs. Angels
25:09 Justin Wrobleski Excelling in LA
26:46 Grayson Rodriguez is Back: A Big Boost for Halos’ Rotation?
28:33 Clay Holmes Out Several Weeks: Leg Fractured by Comebacker
35:40 Jose Altuve is Hurt: Grade 2 Oblique Strain, Timetable TBD
40:47 Weekly Decision: Using Shohei Ohtani as Pitcher Instead of UT?
44:40 Whiff Rates: When Do They Stabilize?
53:18 The Long Game: Xavier Edwards’ Future Outlook
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