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AvatarJason Martinez
2:48
Seems like he might be running out of time. Barger is getting a shot but he hasn't done much. Of the AAA options, only Jonatan Clase has good numbers but he's similar to Myles Straw. Good speed. No power. They might end up going with Lukes/Straw as the safe option if they just feel that Roden needs more time in AAA.
TB Outfield
2:48
Does Simpson stay up once the injured Rays come back? What will it mean for Morel? Curious how you see the at bats shaking out ROS.
AvatarJon Becker
2:50
If his performance is still something like this, yeah, I think he stays up. Might make Morel something of a platoon DH/OF with a Misner-Simpson-Lowe OF. Mangum could also factor in but he seems a little redundant with Simpson, and Palacios will be out 4-6 weeks and that's too far out to predict.
Guest
2:51
How much longer can the A's afford to trot out JJ Bleday's majors worst defense in CF, and where will they get relief?

Will they drop Brown and bring up Avans as a late inning help, or will they wait until Denzel Clarke is ready?  They're starting to be competitive.
AvatarJason Martinez
2:53
Sending Bleday to AAA might be a bit much this early in the season, considering his 2024 breakout. So replacing Brown with Avans (not on the 40-man, LHH) or Clarke (on the 40-man, RHH) might be a less extreme step in that direction so they can give Bleday some more days off. Clarke has been impressive in AAA. Avans had a great spring.
South side
2:53
Luis Robert is literally trying to run his way out of Chicago right now. If he keeps running, and manages to start hitting, what's the likely hood they finally move him?
AvatarJon Becker
2:54
The odds are 100% if he manages to start hitting and if he doesn't, the odds are... maybe 98%? I think the only thing that really changes is how many teams are interested in him and what they can ultimately get.
Josh Jung
2:54
Why does Bochy bat me in the bottom half of the lineup?? Offense is struggling and he continues to bat Jung behind guys like Higgy, Burger and Joc
AvatarJason Martinez
2:56
Burger hit 3rd and 2nd in the team's last two games vs RHP and now he's in AAA. So there's an opening, at least until Corey Seager returns. Langford and Seager seem like locks for 2 of the top 3 lineup spots. The third belongs to Josh Smith unless Bochy finally gives Jung a chance up there.
Bob Loblaw
2:56
What are the Cubs going to do at 3B?
AvatarJon Becker
2:57
It'll ultimately be Shaw, despite the struggles before he got sent down. He didn't have much of a Spring Training at all and he made the roster anyway, and now that he's back on track in Triple-A he could be back sometime this month. They're fine treading water with Berti/Bruján/Lopez because the rest of the lineup is clicking.
Guest
2:58
Do you see Evan Carter in any role with Rangers this year? Pretty underwhelming at RR thus far
AvatarJason Martinez
3:00
He has a .919 OPS and 131 wRC+ over his last 51 PA so there's signs of life. And there's still room for Carter/Taveras/Pillar on the roster so it could happen soon. I think they really want to make sure he's ready, though, so they won't have to demote him again. But if Taveras is the odd man out, they really want to make sure Carter is ready because Taveras would have to be DFAd.
Billy Bob
3:00
please tell me Luke Jackson is no longer in the closer role, his era is that of Chris Martin, Robert Garcia and Hoby Milner combined
AvatarJon Becker
3:01
Would be very surprised if he's not. Yeah he got beat up by the A's but that was one bad outing, and I think it would be a huge overreaction to make a change based on that.
Ramblin Rod
3:01
Is Luisangel Acuna now the Mets starting 2B?
AvatarJason Martinez
3:03
Seems like he's going to play there a lot because McNeiil can bounce around. But the key is how comfortable the Mets are using McNeil in CF because that's the best way to open the everyday 2B job fo Acuña. If not, most of McNeil's starts will be at 2B and Acuña will have a part-time role.
MF Luder
3:05
Instead of asking a long-winded question I'll just say; Coby Mayo
AvatarJason Martinez
3:07
I said last week that a shakeup could be coming soon and a Mayo call-up would be a big part of that. And they've gone 2-4 since. And the only big move was Charlie Morton to the bullpen. Not sure if they're any closer to a potential shakeup but the fact that they went with Emmanuel Rivera to replace Westburg (10-Day IL) shows they're not there yet.
Guest
3:07
Joe Mack has been pretty impressive...do you see him asking a debut anytime soon.  Hicks R5 designation and ramirez presence would likely make it difficult
AvatarJason Martinez
3:09
Probably not, although I wouldn't rule him out for late 2025. Most likely gets his chance in 2026. Nick Fortes should be back soon and Ramirez's hot start at the plate makes it likely they'll continue to give him at-bats as the DH. No reason for them to not hold onto their Rule 5 pick this season (Hicks) unless he just doesn't look like a future big leaguer.
3:10
That will do it for today. Thanks for joining us. We'll be back next Friday. Have a great weekend!
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