This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
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Episode Summary
Latest injury updates from White Sox camp and previewing the 2026 starting pitching rotation
Episode Notes
This episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.
Rundown
- [Intro] Latest update on Mike Vasil's injury and the rumored pitcher ready to take his spot in the bullpen
- [5:01] Alexander Alberto placed on waivers
- [7:57] An open conversation about some baseball outlets looking to phase our ERA when evaluating pitchers, and instead of using newer metrics like K-BB%.
- [17:55] 2026 Preview: Shane Smith
- [27:04] 2026 Preview: Davis Martin
- [35:36] 2026 Preview: Anthony Kay
- [40:19] 2026 Preview: Erick Fedde
- [44:55] 2026 Preview: Sean Burke
- [54:37] First to majors: Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, or Tanner McDougal
