Ranger Suárez to the Red Sox, Ryan Weathers to the Yankees, and Changes in KC

Trevor May is back with Eno and DVR to discuss Ranger Suárez's move to Boston and the Red Sox's ascent to the top of the 'Rotation WAR Leaderboard', trades that sent Ryan Weathers to the Yankees and Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, and expected impact of big adjustments to the outfield walls at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Plus, they discuss how they utilize pitch run values, and play the first installment of 'Name! That! Dude!' of 2026.

Rundown

1:37 Ranger Suárez's New Deal with the Red Sox

7:31 Do the Red Sox Have to Make Another Move for Infield Help?

15:45 Ryan Weathers: Traded to the Yankees in Five-Player Swap

26:06 Nolan Arenado: Traded to the Diamondbacks

34:48 The Royals' Plan to Adjust Outfield Walls in 2026

52:51 Trevor Rogers & Fastball Run Value

1:01:12 Name! That! Dude!

1:07:51 What Is Your Favorite Hat in Current Rotation?

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