A Search for Acuña'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 Acuña Jr. this season, strength of schedule considerations, and several players to consider as waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches.
Rundown
0:00 Intro Start
4:53 News & Notes: Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Byron Buxton
12:48 Suspensions & Rehab Updates: Shane Baz, Taj Bradley & Walker Buehler
20:11 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Currently Missing Power
25:13 Factors to Consider in Strength of Schedule
30:52 Fluctuations in Lineup Quality Due to Absences
35:08 Toughest Stuff+ Faced This Season
41:57 Project Prospect: Tyler Black, Jordan Beck, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes & Heston Kjerstad
57:24 Weekend Waiver Preview: Wenceel Pérez, Nick Senzel, Jacob Young & Pitching Darts/Matchup Plays
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[@Roto_Dan]

Scott with the call for the Mets !

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SICK hat DVR! One of my favorite places in the world.

[@ZChronicNebula]

Bichette worth an add in 8t pts? He was dropped today. I have an open spot

[@damonclayton8412]

No

[@Matter-of-Fax]

What about roddery Munoz?

[@jt1860]

41:00 Vibes

[@V1ZNS.]

Would love to hear your thoughts on Junior Caminero

[@trumanh1215]

Total pts dynasty got 4 cs and a 1st for Acuna, Carroll, Cowser, Chourio and Crews. Was it enough?

[@johntaylor7318]

Still waiting to see if DVR has learned how to pronounce "Imanaga".

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As a Georgia native, Lake Lanier is disgusting