Second-Half Pitcher Workload Concerns & Searching for Midseason Help via Trade & Waivers
Eno and DVR discuss several pitchers facing potential workload limitations in the second half -- including a large group of rookie pitchers, and a few veterans who have lost time in recent years due to significant injuries. Plus, they attempt to find a few solutions via trade and waivers to help remedy an expected shortcoming of innings during the final two-plus months of the season.
Rundown
-- Young Pitchers Facing IP Concerns
-- George Kirby & 2021 Injury Impact
-- Any Reason to Worry About Shane McClanahan?
-- What If You Have Multiple Pitchers In This Situation?
-- Veterans w/Major Injuries
-- The Downside in Pushing Starting Pitcher Volume From Waivers
-- Helpful Changes for Aaron Civale?
-- Max Meyer Pops in Pitching Model
-- Short Relievers of Interest
-- Long-Term Ceiling of Glenn Otto?
-- Any Signs of Slowing Down for Nestor Cortes?
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