Why the Mariners Sent Top Prospect Colt Emerson Back to Triple-A

The Seattle Mariners sent Colt Emerson back to Triple-A — so what went wrong for one of baseball’s most talented young prospects? DVR and Eno Sarris break down Emerson’s struggles, his alarming strikeout rate, what Seattle should expect from him going forward and why a reset in the minors could ultimately be the right move for his development.

Plus, Jacob deGrom left his latest start with right triceps fatigue, adding another major injury concern for a Rangers rotation already dealing with the loss of Nathan Eovaldi. DVR and Eno look at potential replacements and break down several pitchers nearing returns, including Edward Cabrera and Carlos Rodón. DeGrom said afterward that he was optimistic the issue wasn't serious, though further evaluation was expected.

The guys also discuss another blown save from Edwin Díaz and whether the Dodgers should temporarily make a change in the ninth inning. Could Tanner Scott become the reliever to roster if Los Angeles gives Díaz a break from closing?

Then Niv Shah joins the show to help navigate fantasy trade deadlines. Is Corbin Carroll worth paying up for? Is Gunnar Henderson becoming a potential 2027 draft-day bargain? And how should fantasy managers value stars like Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto as keeper and dynasty decisions loom?

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00:00 Today on Rates & Barrels

03:00 Taj Bradley & Field of Dreams Takeaways

05:15 Is Baseball Better Without the Strike Zone Box?

11:01 Brewers Hit Hard by Injuries

15:08 Cooper Pratt’s Fantasy Outlook

18:28 What Went Wrong With Colt Emerson?

24:33 Mariners’ Struggles & Cal Raleigh’s Down Year

27:48 Jacob deGrom Injury & Pitchers Returning Soon

30:45 Is Jared Jones Still a Must-Roster Pitcher?

34:24 Fantasy Waiver Wire: Hunter Dobbins

36:09 Jackson Kent’s Fantasy Potential

40:20 Should Dodgers Make a Change at Closer?

43:07 Fantasy Saves & Bullpen Targets

45:23 Young Shortstops & Fantasy Waiver Targets

45:43 Is Zac Veen Finally Breaking Out?

52:35 Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline Strategy

53:58 Ohtani, Judge & Soto’s Massive Keeper Prices

59:25 Buy Low on Corbin Carroll?

1:00:36 What Happened to Gunnar Henderson?

1:04:49 Fantasy Value of Gunnar Henderson in 2027

1:05:20 The Chicago Hot Dog Review

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