Is It Time to Lower Expectations for Underperforming Hitters?
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.\xa0\n\nRundown\n5:53 Who is Zebby Matthews?\n11:54 Camilo Doval Optioned to Triple-A\n20:08 Jarren Duran Facing Discipline for Homophobic Slur\n23:36 Biggest Underperforming Hitters of 2024 (So Far)\n33:15 Finally Tempering Enthusiasm Around Gleyber Torres?\n38:44 Where the Money Went: Joe Musgrove Nearing Return from IL\n53:26 What Moves Did We Make This Weekend?\n\nFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris\nFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper\ne-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com\n\nJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe\n\nJoin us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!\n\nSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\n\nHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris\n\nExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices