Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
Rebound Hitters & Astros Preview w/Chandler Rome
February 24, 2026·1 hr 19 min·5 clips
Chandler Rome explains why the Astros' roster is not functional and how it impacts their lineup.
As heard by us
Astros injuries and an 84.6-win projection drive most of the episode.
Rates and Barrels starts with opening-day status updates, then settles into the Astros' 84.6-win projection. Derek Van Ryper and Eno Saris work through the pitcher's shoulder history, the new bicep concern, and Brian Abreu as a temporary Houston fallback before making the case…
Why you'd press play
You get opening-day status updates, Astros win-total math, and a calm case for not rushing a bicep issue.
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