Paul Skenes Gets the Call, Tyler Black Demoted & A Rays' Rotation Shuffle

Rates & Barrels

Eno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items including an injury for Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a quick return to Nashville for Tyler Black following Christian Yelich's activation from the IL, Taj Bradley's return to health, and the triumphant return of Prospect of the Week.

Rundown

0:57 Paul Skenes is Joining the Pirates! Rest of Season Expectations?

9:14 Christian Encarnacion-Strand: On IL with Fractured Wrist

20:06 Christian Yelich's Return Bumps Tyler Black Back to Triple-A

26:50 Finding Replacements for Willson Contreras (Fractured Forearm)

30:22 A Setback for Max Scherzer

33:31 The Rays' Rotation Shuffle: Taj Bradley is Back, Ryan Pepiot to the IL, Shane Baz at Triple-A on Rehab Assignment

46:13 Braxton Garrett: Tread Carefully Upon Activation?

49:42 Project Prospect: Bryan Ramos, Rhett Lowder, Mason Black & Parker Meadows

60:11 Other Waiver Targets to Consider: Jonny DeLuca, Again!

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