The May Roster Shuffle: Promotions & Demotions Aplenty
5/4/20261 hr 1 min
Eno and DVR break down the numerous promotions and demotions around MLB, including Bryce Eldridge and Joe Mack earning their calls to the big leagues, while Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez and Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe head back to Triple-A. The guys also work through a wave of injuries around the league and discuss the passing of legendary broadcaster John Sterling.
Rundown:
2:00 Bryce Eldridge Recalled by Giants
5:40 Are You Buying a Giants Rebound?
11:07 Agustín Ramírez Gets Demoted
15:12 Anthony Volpe Staying at Triple-A
24:00 John Sterling Pass...
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Transcript preview
First 90 secondsDerek VanRiper· Host0:00
Today on Rates and Barrels, the Giants are promoting Bryce Eldridge to help bolster their struggling lineup Preseason favorite Agustín Ramírez in Florida is down, demoted to the minors.
Eno Sarris· Host0:11
What happened there?
Derek VanRiper· Host0:12
And the Yankees have decided to keep Anthony Volpe at Triple-A even though his rehab assignment is over. Let's go. [upbeat music] Welcome to Rates and Barrels. It is Monday, May 4th. May the fourth be with you, Eno. On this episode, we have promotions, we have demotions, we have some sad news in the baseball world following the passing of legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. We have injuries, just a whole gamut of weekend baseball news and notes to pore through. How's it going for you on this Monday?
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