Eno and DVR discuss the surprising speed contributions from Josh Naylor that have helped make him a top-20 hitter in fantasy baseball leagues this season, Cade Cavalli's improved arsenal in his return to the Nationals' rotation, and several players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend.Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah joins the show to discuss the 'Oakland Dog', Jakob Marsee's surging roster rates, Carson Benge picking up a lot of steam thanks to an excellent start to his time at Double-A, and thinking about what can go right for Warming Bernabel as a 23-year-old getting an opportunity to play regularly at Coors Field.
Rundown
2:40 Josh Naylor's Early Exit, Surprising Speed Surge
9:05 Cade Cavalli's Stuff Improves Post Tommy John Surgery
14:45 Is Luke Keaschall the Next Jose Altuve?
23:19 Other Hitters of Interest: Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus, Jesús Sánchez (Shallow League Appeal)
35:34 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns!
45:40 Jakob Marsee Roster Rates Continue to Rise
55:05 Warming Up to Warming Bernabel
59:55 Pitchers of Interest: Nestor Cortes, Joey Wentz, Riley O'Brien and Cristian Javier
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