Rafael Devers to the Giants in a Blockbuster & Shohei Ohtani Is Ready to Pitch Again

From Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball The Athletic

Andrew Baggarly joins Eno and DVR to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers to the Giants in a stunning five-player swap Sunday, the Giants' increasing commitment at a group of four position players, and the rising importance of Bryce Eldridge's development as a defender.Plus, Eno shares a few comps for Kyle Harrison, and they wonder how the Red Sox might attempt to reallocate the money they no longer have to pay Devers, before discussing Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching and where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.

Rundown

0:28 The Giants Acquire Rafael Devers in Five-Player Deal with Red Sox

0:55 How Much Better Are the Giants w/Devers?

3:04 Have We Overestimated the Difference Between Buster Posey & Farhan Zaidi?

7:02 Becoming Less Risk-Averse

9:56 Other Moves on the Horizon?

14:44 More Importance on Bryce Eldrige's Defensive Development

22:24 Devers' Fit at Oracle Park

29:18 A Step Backward to Hopefully Take a Step Forward?

34:11 Kyle Harrison's Long-Term Outlook

38:10 Shohei Ohtani is Ready to Pitch in Games Again

44:27 Jackson Merrill to the Concussion IL & More Injury Notes