GDT 5-5: Braves-Mariners; Left Fielder Michael Harris II

[UNCBlue012]

That said, given Dodd is coming back (I'm a huge fan) and either Lopez, Holmes or Fuentes likely stick in the BP, I think SP and LF are priorities at the Deadline.

 

[IowaBrave14]

I assume you're slotting those two behind staff Ace Elder?

yes, my apologies. He is pitching good enough to be in the playoff picture

 

[msstate7]

I still have faith yaz and dubon are gonna be more than capable in LF

 

[mfree80]

I still have faith yaz and dubon are gonna be more than capable in LF

I keep expecting Yaz to show signs of life. I still have some hope, but it’s beginning to wane a little.

 

[cajunrevenge]

Perez officially starting today over Holmes. I wonder if he will be starting game 2 vs the Dodgers. Right now looks like game 1 Sale and game 3 Elder. Ritchie and Strider don't look like good options. Maybe they do a kind of bullpen game. Get 3 from Holmes 2 from Diddy and go from there.

 

[msstate7]

Yaz wrc+ vs lhp the last 5 seasons...
2021: 125
2022: 110
2023: 125
2024: 110
2025: 126

So obviously this is the 110 year. He'll pick it up soon

 

[Super]

I think it’s important to be patient with Yaz. Especially considering he’s also here next season.

 

[UNCBlue012]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2052047389079314827

 

[Carp]

It's just not a priority compared to a LFer or #2 starter

I disagree. The pen is solid now, but he have basically zero depth. Karinchak and Dodd are the only viable reliever options at AAA at the moment. Bummer will likely get the boot as soon as Dodd is ready.

We don't need a Hader type of addition at the deadline, but another solid reliever or 2 would go a long ways.

 

[Carp]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2052047389079314827

Heck yeah! Excited to see if there is anything here. He's been killing it in AAA and the on base skills are impressive.

 

[Hulavol]

I keep expecting Yaz to show signs of life. I still have some hope, but it’s beginning to wane a little.

He’s gonna get going. Remember, it took Ozuna a long time to break out of his funk a coupla’ years ago. Yaz is too good to just be permanently dead.

….at least I sure hope so…

 

[Carp]

Where is this reported at? I would be surprised if he's back at all this year.

He is already throwing.

Also, deGrom had TJS on nearly the same day 2 years earlier and he was back pitching in September the following year.

 

[Carp]

He’s gonna get going. Remember, it took Ozuna a long time to break out of his funk a coupla’ years ago. Yaz is too good to just be permanently dead.

….at least I sure hope so…

Ozuna wasn't 35.

Yaz is just not hitting the ball with any authority whatsoever.

 

[CyYoung31]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2052047389079314827

I wonder if this means that Acuña is going to be longer than anticipated and they want to get someone a little better than Arozcar on the roster.

 

[mfree80]

I hope it means MHII is about ready to resume full time work. Otherwise, we might be a little thin in the OF.

 

[Slippyjms]

I disagree. The pen is solid now, but he have basically zero depth. Karinchak and Dodd are the only viable reliever options at AAA at the moment. Bummer will likely get the boot as soon as Dodd is ready.

We don't need a Hader type of addition at the deadline, but another solid reliever or 2 would go a long ways.

Bummer isn’t getting the boot for Dodd. Maybe if we were putting together a postseason roster but we’re not cutting bullpen depth needlessly while we have the best record in baseball

 

[Carp]

Bummer isn’t getting the boot for Dodd. Maybe if we were putting together a postseason roster but we’re not cutting bullpen depth needlessly while we have the best record in baseball

We have cut 2 pitchers already because they were garbage and Bummer has been just as bad as them. And no one is claiming Bummer. He might elect FA if he can find someone willing to put him on their 40 man. But I think it's more likely that he would accept the assignment to Gwinnett.

 

[UNCBlue012]

I wonder if this means that Acuña is going to be longer than anticipated and they want to get someone a little better than Arozcar on the roster.

Bowman said it's likely that Harris is feeling much better and another OF isn't necessary.

 

[CrimsonCowboy]

Bowman said it's likely that Harris is feeling much better and another OF isn't necessary.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2052057431820386789

 

[Slippyjms]

We have cut 2 pitchers already because they were garbage and Bummer has been just as bad as them. And no one is claiming Bummer. He might elect FA if he can find someone willing to put him on their 40 man. But I think it's more likely that he would accept the assignment to Gwinnett.

You’re missing the proper context. Bummer has over 5 years or service and is making 6.5 million dollars. He’d have no reason to accept the assignment. We’d be on the hook for the money no matter what. We DFA’d some long relievers who weren’t available that were making league minimum and a RHP in Payamps that would’ve have to have given up his salary if he elected FA. Now that Suarez is gone we only have 3 LHRP. We’re not cutting one for no reason.