A Search for Acuna's Missing Power, Strength of Schedule & Waiver Targets
Eno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acu\xf1a Jr. this season, strength of schedule considerations, and several players to consider as waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches.\n\nRundown\n4:53 News & Notes: Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Byron Buxton\n12:48 Suspensions & Rehab Updates: Shane Baz, Taj Bradley & Walker Buehler\n20:11 Ronald Acu\xf1a Jr.'s Currently Missing Power\n25:13 Factors to Consider in Strength of Schedule\n30:52 Fluctuations in Lineup Quality Due to Absences\n35:08 Toughest Stuff+ Faced This Season\n41:57 Project Prospect: Tyler Black, Jordan Beck, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes & Heston Kjerstad\n57:24 Weekend Waiver Preview: Wenceel P\xe9rez, Nick Senzel, Jacob Young & Pitching Darts/Matchup Plays\n\nFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris\nFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper\ne-mail:\xa0ratesandbarrels@gmail.com\n\nJoin our Discord:\xa0https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe\nJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!\nSubscribe to The Athletic:\xa0theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices