# Fear the Regression Monster, or Feed the Beast?

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Podcast: [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball-692652)
Published: 2026-06-11T20:04:43+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball/episodes/fear-the-regression-monster-or-feed-the-beast
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## Resource

After news of a setback for Garrett Crochet’s injured lat, DVR and Stephen revisit the 2024 blockbuster that sent the ace to Boston and brought four prospects back to Chicago — all of whom have now reached the majors with the White Sox. Then, they sort through a group of potential regression candidates, including Dillon Dingler, James Wood, Jordan Walker, Brandon Lowe, José Soriano, Gavin Williams, Max Meyer, and Bryce Elder, to determine who’s most likely to cool off in the months ahead. Rundown: 3:35 Garrett Crochet’s Injury Setback 8:37 The White Sox Did Well in Crochet Trade 11:22 Reid Detmers as a Trade Candidate? 18:32 Oneil Cruz Out with Broken Hand 28:20 Fear the Regression Monster? Or Feed the Beast? 28:57 Dillon Dingler: Fully Buying the 2026 Power Breakout? 32:47 James Wood: Will He Avoid Second-Half Slide? 38:30 Jordan Walker Homers Again: Is a 30-20 Season On Tap? 42:17 Brandon Lowe: Resurgence Hinges on Continued Good Health? 46:08 José Soriano: Has the Regression Monster Already Arrived? 51:09 Gavin Williams: A Capital ‘A’ Ace Now? 54:42 Max Meyer: Will He Hold Up Through Career-High Workload? 59:30 Bryce Elder: Better than ROS Projections, Right? Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper With: Stephen Nesbitt Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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