Encouraging news for Tatís, an extension for Ross Atkins, the A's brutal week, and Akil Baddoo's opportunity in Detroit

Britt and DVR discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, two small early-season trades, an extension for Ross Atkins in Toronto, James Paxton's early exit, a sluggish start for the A's, and a few first-week surprises including Akil Baddoo and Mark Melancon's emergence as the Padres' closer.

Rundown

2:37 A Tatís Injury Update

9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees

15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central

20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension

27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit

33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week

41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers

45:47 Can Yermín Mercedes Keep the DH Job?

49:42 How Long Will Mark Melancon Hold the Closer Role in San Diego?

57:25 Doug Jones and Unorthodox Closer Arsenals

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