Eno and DVR discuss the Twins' decision to send Jose Miranda to Triple-A, Casey Schmitt's place in the Giants' infield mix, the rapidly rising number of injured pitchers, a Phillies bullpen bracing for the absence of Jose Alvarado, budgeting in-season FAB resources, the struggles of Corbin Burnes and the likelihood of a rebound back toward previous levels, and much more.

Rundown

0:55 Jose Miranda: Optioned to Triple-A

8:34 Casey Schmitt: Homers in Debut, DVR's Corrected Comp

13:08 Brett Wisely v. David Villar

18:48 Jacob deGrom: Could Return in 2-3 Weeks; Then What Happens?

21:52 Significant Injuries Mounting Among Starting Pitchers

25:07 Changing Pitching Strategy in the Future?

34:44 Jose Alvarado Placed on IL with Elbow Injury

38:28 Becoming More Disciplined with In-Season Resources

44:16 Examining Corbin Burnes' Strange Start to 2023

51:26 Will Pitch Clock Push Older Starters Out of the Game Sooner than Expected?

57:23 IP Leaders Since 2017

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Miranda Optioned, Another Round of Pitching Injuries & Waiting for a Corbin Burnes Rebound

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