MLBTR Podcast: José Abreu’s Release, Betts and Yamamoto Hit The IL And Even More Injuries

The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.

This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…

• The Astros releasing José Abreu (2:25)
• The Dodgers dealing with injuries to Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12:30)
• The Yankees are getting Gerrit Cole back but lost Anthony Rizzo (18:25)
• The Braves lose another outfielder with Michael Harris II hitting the injured list (26:55)
• The sad news of Willie Mays passing came out during recording (30:10)

Plus, we answer your questions, including…

• Do the Giants have a chance of getting Pete Alonso? Or will the Mets make additions if they carry the power of Grimace into the deadline? (32:15)
• How should the Nationals address their outfield surplus? And where did all these good pitchers come from? (42:35)
• What are the chances the White Sox package Luis Robert Jr. and Garrett Crochet at the deadline? And if they trade Crochet and Erick Fedde, how will they fill the rotation after? (49:55)

Check out our past episodes!

• Injured Astros, The Chances Of Bad Teams Rebounding In 2025 And More – listen here
• Gambling Scandal, The State Of The Blue Jays And The Orioles’ Rotation Depth – listen here
• Ángel Hernández Retires, Ronald Acuña Jr. Out For The Season And Roki Sasaki’s Potential Posting – listen here

The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff.  Check out their Facebook page here!