Eno and DVR discuss Rob Manfred's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, along with 16 others from Major League Baseball's "Permanently Ineligible List" (more on the 16 others in a future episode). Plus, they discuss IL stints for Corey Seager, Roki Sasaki and Ian Happ, before taking a deep dive into the Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome.
Rundown
0:41 Rob Manfred Reinstates Pete Rose, 16 Others From MLB's Permanently Ineligible List
9:53 Corey Seager: Back to the IL w/Hamstring Strain
14:14 Roki Sasaki to the IL w/Shoulder Impingement
17:09 Ian to the IL, Moises Ballesteros Promoted by Cubs
24:14 Chandler Rome Joins the Show, Early Impressions of Cam Smith
31:36 Zach Dezenzo Gets an Increased Opportunity
37:50 Slow Starts for Jose Altuve, Christian Walker, and Yainer Diaz
43:17 Changes for Jeremy Peña Behind 25-25 Pace?
48:09 Other Depth Options for Starting Rotation
53:14 Time to Acquire Left-Handed Bat(s)?!
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