Is It Time to Lower Expectations for Underperforming Hitters?

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss a soon-to-debut prospect pitching at his *fourth* level of 2024 with the arrival of Zebby Matthews on Tuesday, the demotion of Camilo Doval to Triple-A, and a potential suspension for Jarren Duran after he directed a homophobic slur toward a fan over the weekend. Plus, they take a look at the biggest underperformers among hitters relative to their initial 2024 projections. Is it finally time to lower expectations for the likes of Corbin Carroll, Matt Olson, and Gleyber Torres? Finally, they look at where the money went in weekly waiver-wire leagues and discuss a few of their own roster decisions coming out of the weekend.

Rundown

5:53 Who is Zebby Matthews?

11:54 Camilo Doval Optioned to Triple-A

20:08 Jarren Duran Facing Discipline for Homophobic Slur

23:36 Biggest Underperforming Hitters of 2024 (So Far)

33:15 Finally Tempering Enthusiasm Around Gleyber Torres?

38:44 Where the Money Went: Joe Musgrove Nearing Return from IL

53:26 What Moves Did We Make This Weekend?

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