Buster Olney podcast surveys MLB's late-August storylines

Ketel Marte and Kade Anderson lead the agenda.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

Podcast https://t.co/OwdfM3g0HD @TheRealHoz35 talks about the Ketel Marte drama in Arizona, PCA v. Ohtani, the crazy rac Via @Buster_ESPN on X

What happened: The third American League wild-card race and the Little League Classic are also discussed. Karl Ravech is honored during the episode.

Why it matters: Ketel Marte moved to the 10-day injured list after an MRI found left-knee inflammation, making his availability a roster issue. Anderson's debut makes his next assignment more consequential as the season enters its final weeks.

By the numbers: Anderson worked 5 2/3 innings with five strikeouts and a 4.76 ERA in his major-league debut.

What to watch: Marte's eligibility after the 10-day minimum and Anderson's next major-league assignment are the next checkpoints.

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