Eno and DVR discuss Rafael Devers' rejection of a move to first base and answer a few mailbag questions -- including an intriguing reason the Dodgers' Stuff+ numbers may be lagging in public models -- before examining several waiver-wire options to consider ahead of the weekend.

Rundown

4:30 Rafael Devers Rejects a Move to First Base

10:56 The New Pope is a White Sox Fan, 2025 Chances?

13:15 Is Dodgers' Low Stuff+ This Season Just Being Ahead of Public Models?

20:29 Why is David Robertson Still a Free Agent?

22:38 Does Trent Grisham Have Shallow League Appeal?

36:29 A Waiver-Wire Leaderboard for This Weekend's Bats

49:39 Adjusting Age for Players Switching Roles?

53:01 Weekend Pitcher Leaderboard

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Devers Rejects First Base & Weekend Waiver Preview