# All-Star Weekend Waiver-Wire Preview

An episode of [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486883874), 10 Jul 2026, 1 h 19 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/e/6a515a688be31a2de1a71764/media.mp3

With All-Star Week approaching, it's time to get a head start on the weekend waiver wire. But first, Eno and DVR discuss the reduced suspensions for Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli before breaking down the latest injury news, including which players are returning soon and why Aaron Judge still needs more time to recover. Then, Ottoneu founder Niv Shah joins the show to examine the biggest fantasy price risers since Opening Day, explain why Paul Skenes' price continues to climb despite an underwhelming season, and share his latest hot dog reviews from Kansas City and Chicago's South Side. Rundown: 1:12 Reduced Suspensions for Willson Contreras & Cade Cavalli 3:45 Aaron Judge: Will Have Imaging During All-Star Break 4:29 Munetaka Murakami: Expectations for Second Half? 10:55 Michael Busch: Does Limited Bat Speed Prevent Power Surge? 17:18 Vinnie Pasquantino Returns 21:45 Ryan Waldschmidt is Back 24:06 How Does Luis Lara Fit in Brewers’ OF Mix? 27:11 Garrett Mitchell: Are We Buying Growth This Season? 32:41 Niv Shah Joins the Show 33:52 Six Picks: Biggest Price Risers Since Opening Day 37:25 Confidence In Paul Skenes? 40:40 Link Between Six Picks Trends & Keeper Costs 44:36 Eno & DVR Make a Trade! 54:40 Taste of the Majors 1:01:09 Lucky’s Korean Dogs For the Win! 1:06:58 Other Bats to Consider 1:13:07 Pitchers to Consider Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Niv Shah Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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