In our 136th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss some callups and injury returnees before diving into a new batch of banged up players. Then we analyze slow starters to determine if the players in question can turn around their seasons.
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Links to things discussed in the pod:
- It’s Didier Fuentes time
- Zack Wheeler scheduled to return this weekend
- Edwin Diaz set to miss multiple months with surgery to remove loose bodies in elbow
- Jhoan Duran dealing with “minor” oblique strain, placed on IL
- Shoulder injury sends Raisel Iglesias to IL
- Mick Abel batting elbow soreness
- Mike’s piece on Mick Abel and ratios implosions
- Sonny Gray strains hammy in Patriots’ Day tilt
- Groin strain fells Brendan Donovan
- Jorge Polanco to IL with wrist issue
- Padres ink Lucas Giolito to one-year deal
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
- April 29: 2026 Topps Chrome Black
- April 29: 2025 Topps Definitive
- May 13: 2026 Bowman
- May 27: 2026 Panini Donruss
- June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite
- TBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55
Are These Poor Starts Real? (43:10)
Hitters
- Josh Naylor (SEA)
- Michael Busch (CHC)
- Caleb Durbin (BOS)
- Jac Caglianone (KCR)
- Vinnie Pasquantuno (KCR)
Pitchers
- Jesus Luzardo (PHI)
- Devin Williams (NYM)
- Shane Baz (BAL)
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