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.Rundown2:37 A Tatís Injury Update9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers45:47 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 ArsenalsFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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