In-Season Projections: Risers & Fallers

From Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball The Athletic

Eno and DVR discuss the D-backs' decision to recall Jordan Lawlar, Zach Eflin's importance for the Orioles' injury-plagued rotation, and the Rockies' decision to dismiss manager Bud Black, before looking at some of the biggest risers and fallers (among hitters) in initial 2025 projections v. rest-of-season projections with The BAT X.

Rundown

3:33 Jordan Lawlar: Recalled by D-backs; How Does He Fit Right Now?

8:52 Zach Eflin: Returns from the IL

12:59 The Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black

21:55 Projections Movers: Biggest Risers

28:22 Who Has Moved Their Projections Enough to Change Their Role?

34:50 Andrew Vaughn's Projection Has Improved Despite Tough Stretch?

44:26 Projections Movers: Biggest Fallers

52:57 Willy Adames: A Good Buy-Low Candidate?

57:15 Where the Money Went: Cade Horton & Intriguing, Affordable Bats

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