Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball Rivalry Weekend Waiver Wire Preview
May 16, 2025
Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa face concussion protocol, raising concerns about player safety. The Royals show signs of improvement while fantasy managers weigh their options for Rivalry Weekend. Emerging talents like Alexander Canario and the quirky dynamics of unique rivalries add excitement to team matchups. Insights on pitcher performance and waiver wire strategies for players like Josh Lowe help navigate the fantasy landscape. The evolving batting strategies of stars like Juan Soto enhance the competitive spirit in MLB.
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Byron Buxton's Injury Woes
- Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa collided in the outfield resulting in both entering concussion protocol.
- Buxton has a history of severe concussions, highlighting his brutal injury luck.
Buxton's Promising Season Cut Short
- Byron Buxton showed signs of a healthy, productive season before injury, putting up strong power and speed stats.
- His injury interrupts what could have been one of his best seasons to date.
AL Central's Unexpected Parity
- The AL Central is surprisingly competitive with multiple teams having strong recent records.
- Despite the Twins' streak, division progress is hampered by other teams' good performances.