Second-Half Pitcher Workload Concerns & Searching for Midseason Help via Trade & Waivers

Eno and DVR discuss several pitchers facing potential workload limitations in the second half -- including a large group of rookie pitchers, and a few veterans who have lost time in recent years due to significant injuries. Plus, they attempt to find a few solutions via trade and waivers to help remedy an expected shortcoming of innings during the final two-plus months of the season.

Rundown

-- Young Pitchers Facing IP Concerns

-- George Kirby & 2021 Injury Impact

-- Any Reason to Worry About Shane McClanahan?

-- What If You Have Multiple Pitchers In This Situation?

-- Veterans w/Major Injuries

-- The Downside in Pushing Starting Pitcher Volume From Waivers

-- Helpful Changes for Aaron Civale?

-- Max Meyer Pops in Pitching Model

-- Short Relievers of Interest

-- Long-Term Ceiling of Glenn Otto?

-- Any Signs of Slowing Down for Nestor Cortes?

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