Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

Robert & Bichette Are Mets, Carlos Beltrán & Andruw Jones Get to Cooperstown

January 21, 2026·1 hr 9 min·5 clips

Jed Lowrie explains why Luis Robert could thrive with the Mets after years of injuries and rebuilding in Chicago.

The hosts discuss the Mets' recent moves, including trading for Luis Robert and signing Bo Bichette to play third base, analyzing their potential impacts. They also cover Hall of Fame inductions for Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, debate pitch modeling trends, and break down Geraldo Perdomo's breakout adjustments.

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