C. Trent Rosecrans joins Eno and DVR to discuss the Reds -- including Andrew Abbott's fast start and track record of posting ERAs below his projections -- the ascent of Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo's missing strikeouts amidst good results, and questions around the quality and depth of the Cincinnati bullpen. Plus, they examine the profile of Nick Kurtz, who has been promoted to the big leagues by the A's less than a year after he was drafted fourth overall out of Wake Forest.
Rundown
2:06 Please Help Us Understand Andrew Abbott
9:00 Jose Trevino's Impact on the Staff & Clubhouse
12:08 The Little Adjustment Paying Off for Hunter Greene
18:11 Nick Lodolo's Missing Strikeouts
22:05 Nick Martinez as a Great Fit
27:07 What's Going On with the Reds' Bullpen?
34:15 Nick Kurtz Gets the Call from the A's
45:53 Craig Yoho Joins the Brewers' Relief Corps & Logan Henderson's Outlook
54:00 Brandon Young is Back in the Mix for the Orioles
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