Encouraging news for Tatis, an extension for Ross Atkins, the A's brutal week, and Akil Baddoo's opportunity in Detroit
Britt and DVR discuss the Fernando Tat\xeds Jr. injury, two small early-season trades, an extension for Ross Atkins in Toronto, James Paxton's early exit, a sluggish start for the A's, and a few first-week surprises including Akil Baddoo and Mark Melancon's emergence as the Padres' closer.\n\nRundown\n2:37 A Tat\xeds Injury Update\n9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees\n15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central\n20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension\n27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit\n33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week\n41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers\n45:47 Can Yerm\xedn Mercedes Keep the DH Job?\n49:42 How Long Will Mark Melancon Hold the Closer Role in San Diego?\n57:25 Doug Jones and Unorthodox Closer Arsenals\n\nFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli\nFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper\ne-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com\n\nSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels\n\nPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey\n\nSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices