Checking In on Several Young Pitchers

After breaking out last season, Nolan McLean has come back down to Earth a bit in 2026. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss whether the Mets right-hander still has future ace potential. Plus, the guys dig into Andrew Painter’s progress, Bubba Chandler’s arrival, and what JR Ritchie’s return to Triple-A means for his long-term outlook. Later, they tackle perhaps the biggest question on today’s show: What the heck is going on with Paul Skenes? Rundown:1:15 Checking In on Nolan McLean11:52 Pitches That Move *Too Much*?!19:32 Andrew Painter’s Progress26:40 Corbin Burnes’ Fastball Tweaks Might Help32:23 Bubba Chandler’s Arrival38:45 JR Ritchie’s Outlook After Return to Minors46:58 Quick Pitches: Andrew Alvarez, Trevor McDonald & Coleman Crow53:43 Paul Skenes’ Changes: Is Everything OK?Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.