With All-Star Week approaching, it's time to get a head start on the weekend waiver wire. But first, Eno and DVR discuss the reduced suspensions for Willson Contreras and Cade Cavalli before breaking down the latest injury news, including which players are returning soon and why Aaron Judge still needs more time to recover. Then, Ottoneu founder Niv Shah joins the show to examine the biggest fantasy price risers since Opening Day, explain why Paul Skenes' price continues to climb despite an underwhelming season, and share his latest hot dog reviews from Kansas City and Chicago's South Side.

Rundown:

1:12 Reduced Suspensions for Willson Contreras & Cade Cavalli

3:45 Aaron Judge: Will Have Imaging During All-Star Break

4:29 Munetaka Murakami: Expectations for Second Half?

10:55 Michael Busch: Does Limited Bat Speed Prevent Power Surge?

17:18 Vinnie Pasquantino Returns

21:45 Ryan Waldschmidt is Back

24:06 How Does Luis Lara Fit in Brewers’ OF Mix?

27:11 Garrett Mitchell: Are We Buying Growth This Season?

32:41 Niv Shah Joins the Show

33:52 Six Picks: Biggest Price Risers Since Opening Day

37:25 Confidence In Paul Skenes?

40:40 Link Between Six Picks Trends & Keeper Costs

44:36 Eno & DVR Make a Trade!

54:40 Taste of the Majors

1:01:09 Lucky’s Korean Dogs For the Win!

1:06:58 Other Bats to Consider

1:13:07 Pitchers to Consider

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