Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Aaron Judge Update & Weekend Waiver Preview

June 5, 2026·1h 3m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Bad news has arrived in the Bronx. Today, Eno and DVR break down what Aaron Judge’s fractured rib means for the Yankees and how the team will fare while he’s gone. Then, they discuss the return of Corey Seager and react to the shock of hearing Noelvi Marte has a new position. Later, the guys dive into the waiver wire, including the latest options in the ever-changing closer market.Rundown:0:42 Aaron Judge Out At Least 4-6 Weeks10:44 Brayan Bello Optioned to Triple-A17:59 Corey Seager is Back!21:43 Noelvi Marte Recalled24:42 Ezequiel Tovar: DVR Admits 2026 Defeat31:05 Edwin Arroyo Getting a Look at Second Base34:00 Royce Lewis is Crushing Triple-A Pitching37:53 Intriguing Corner Options: Curtis Mead and Spencer Horwitz42:24 Lars Nootbaar is Back47:12 Jorge Mateo’s Heater49:10 Karson Milbrandt: Worth a Stash for the Marlins?54:15 Closer Corner: Brewers, Royals & A Few of the Usual SuspectsFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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