# Ep. 136 : Are These Poor Starts Real?

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Podcast: [Cards & Categories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cards-categories-6465260)
Published: 2026-04-23T13:55:19+00:00
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In our 136th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer discuss some callups and injury returnees before diving into a new batch of banged up players. Then we analyze slow starters to determine if the players in question can turn around their seasons. You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social , @mcouill7.bsky.social , and @jbrewer17.bsky.social . Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. We have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here ! Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2026 fantasy leagues! Links to things discussed in the pod: It’s Didier Fuentes time Zack Wheeler scheduled to return this weekend Edwin Diaz set to miss multiple months with surgery to remove loose bodies in elbow Jhoan Duran dealing with “minor” oblique strain, placed on IL Shoulder injury sends Raisel Iglesias to IL Mick Abel batting elbow soreness Mike's piece on Mick Abel and ratios implosions Sonny Gray strains hammy in Patriots’ Day tilt Groin strain fells Brendan Donovan Jorge Polanco to IL with wrist issue Padres ink Lucas Giolito to one-year deal Upcoming baseball card release schedule: April 29: 2026 Topps Chrome Black April 29: 2025 Topps Definitive May 13: 2026 Bowman May 27: 2026 Panini Donruss June 17: 2026 Donruss Elite TBD: 2025 Topps Chrome Platinum ‘55 Are These Poor Starts Real? (43:10) Razzball YTD Player Rater Hitters Josh Naylor (SEA) Michael Busch (CHC) Caleb Durbin (BOS) Jac Caglianone (KCR) Vinnie Pasquantuno (KCR) Pitchers Jesus Luzardo (PHI) Devin Williams (NYM) Shane Baz (BAL)

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