Eno and DVR discuss news and notes from the weekend including an encouraging diagnosis for Spencer Strider before examining several risers from Eno's first in-season update of his 2024 starting pitcher rankings.
Rundown
4:20 Underwent Internal Brace Procedure Rather Than Second Tommy John Surgery
7:28 Another SP Injury for Arizona: Merrill Kelly
13:10 Francisco Àlvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks
21:46 Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings
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27:31 Reid Detmers' Early Success
32:22 Casey Mize: Will Strikeouts Show Up With His New Arsenal?
38:09 Javier Assad: What Eno Likes About Him
40:51 Brady Singer: Moves Up Slightly!
44:21 Zack Littell: LODEM Goodness?
48:56 Paul Skenes: Callup Coming Shortly?
53:47 Where the Money Went: Looking Back at Weekend Pickups
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