Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with spring injury news including Gerrit Cole facing a potential Tommy John surgery, George Kirby's delayed start to the 2025 season, and lingering questions about a timetable for Grayson Rodriguez to return from a triceps injury. Plus, they discuss a few changes for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams as Eno visits Guardians camp, before answering a few mailbag questions. 

Rundown

2:20 Gerrit Cole: Tommy John Surgery Recommended

16:48 George Kirby: Won't Be Ready for Opening Day

21:42 Awaiting More Details About Grayson Rodriguez

25:50 Shohei Ohtani Slows Down Pitching Progression

30:47 Eno in Goodyear at Guardians Camp

41:02 Pete Crow-Armstrong's Power This Spring

46:32 Roster Building MLB Comps

53:35 In-Season Viewing Habits

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