Eric Samulski (@SamskiNYC) and Scott Pianowski (@Scott_pianowski) cover their favorite tools for uncovering potential trade targets or waiver wire adds. Why are these tools telling us to add Andres Gimenez, Spencer Horwitz, Rowdy Tellez, Reese Olson, Jonathan India, and more? Plus, they go over recent news and notes like the Tampa Bay Rays trading Aaron Civale and putting Shane Baz into the rotation and the likely call-up of Brooks Lee.
(1:30) – Top Headlines: Aaron Civale traded to Brewers, Shane Baz’s call up, Royce Lewis injured again, Alek Thomas returns, Jordan Montgomery to IL
(21:40) – More News & Notes: Dean Kremer back on the hill, Tim Anderson DFA’d, Christian Scott back with Mets, Kerry Carpenter suffers injury setback
(31:50) – Notable players who thrive in wOBA: Andres Gimenez, Spencer Horwitz, Kyle Higashioka, Hunter Renfroe
(43:40) – Fangraphs Player Rater Standouts: Andrew Vaughn, Paul DeJong, Brandon Lowe, Rowdy Tellez, Jose Urena
(55:00) – Highlighting DJ Herz, Reese Olson, Kyle Gibson, and Ryan Pepiot in Eric’s Fangraphs Custom Leaderboards