Tough Breaks for the Tigers & Second-Chance Surprises

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of AJ Smith-Shawver, a pair of key injuries for the Tigers with Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene heading to the IL, another injury for Harrison Bader, the pitch mix of Grayson Rodriguez, and several second-chance league surprises -- including big risers Joe Ryan, Esteury Ruiz, Josh Lowe, and Merrill Kelly. 

Rundown

1:10 AJ Smith-Shawver Joins the Braves

7:55 Eduardo Rodriguez's Finger Injury; Tarik Skubal Nearing Rehab Assignment

12:28 Opportunity for Reese Olson?

16:56 Riley Greene's Breakout Slowed by Tibia Injury

20:42 Colt Keith Time?

30:08 Harrison Bader Goes Back to the IL

37:43 Grayson Rodriguez's Pitch Mix

42:20 Second-Chance League Surprises

48:02 A Detour to Discuss Luis Medina

53:05 Esteury Ruiz Rising Up Boards in Second-Chance Leagues

58:20 Josh Lowe's Move Up; ROS Expectations

64:17 Merrill Kelly's Strikeout Rate Surge

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