Eno and DVR celebrate Fantasy Friday as they break down some of the league’s top young arms and hitters who could be available on the open market. Then, they’re joined by the show’s Senior Hot Dog Correspondent and Ottoneu founder Niv Shah to talk closers—and deliver his latest hot dog reviews.

Rundown:

1:46 Francisco Lindor Placed on IL

4:18 Waiver Wire Bats to Consider

12:09 Nathan Church Getting a Look in St. Louis

13:50 Buying Into Leody Taveras?

16:48 Atlanta’s Young Starters

21:37 Payton Tolle in Boston

26:56 Connor Prielipp Debuting in Minnesota

35:22 Riley Cornelio’s Role with the Nats

39:33 Christian Scott Returned to Triple-A

43:13 Closer Carousel

52:51 Niv Shah Joins the Show

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