Prospect Watch with Geoff Pontes & Weekend Waivers

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

May 30, 2025•1 hr 5 min

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Episode description

Eno is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to talk about some of the upcoming prospects to look for soon in the big leagues and some names that are making a push to get into the upcoming Top 100 list. Also, Eno breaks down some of the big news of the day and talks about some Weekend Waiver picks to click.

Rundown

1:20- Rays Option Chandler Simpson

2:20- Marlins designate Ronny Simon & Matt Mervis

4:20- Marlins call up Heriberto Hernandez

4:59- AJ Smith Shawver goes on the 60 day IL

5:22- Mike Trout is Back

6:46- Dodgers trade for Alexis Diaz

9:50- Yankees change positions for a few players

12:22- Royals release Hunter Renfroe

12:40- Jordan Lawlar sent down by the D-backs

14:08- Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins us

15:48- Prospects to look out for soon in the big leagues

41:20- Potential Top 100 additions

50:55- Weekend Waivers

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Hosts: Eno Sarris

With: Geoff Pontes

Executive Producer: Brian Smith

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