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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