The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 916 – Rodon’s No-No, Burnes On Fire, and More!

by Paul Sporer

April 15, 2021

4/15/21

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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS/INJURIES/RUMORS

Carlos Rodón’s no-hitter (11:15)
Corbin Burnes’ torrid start (19:10)
Trevor Rogers’ torrid start (23:17)
- Nick Neidert interest? (26:45)

Javier Báez’s struggles (30:20)
Max Fried (hammy) to IL (36:44)
Johnny Cueto (lat) hurt in midst of another gem (39:52)
Julian Merryweather (oblique) to IL (44:19)
Adbert Alzolay optioned to alt site (47:19)
HOU COVID IL wave: Bregman, Alvarez, Altuve (48:54)
- Short-term interest in Abraham Toro, Chas McCormick, Ronnie Dawson? (50:25)
Young Bats Not Playing: Andrew Vaughn; Andrés Giménez (55:38)

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Approximately 64 minutes of joyous analysis.