Yes, one-year deal, effective Nov. 5, assigned to Nashville roster

Well done. It read like you got one-on-one time with him.

That album resonated with me because I had just moved to NC the year before after growing up in the North.

I read about Southern Rock Opera in the Indy Weekly in winter 2001 and was immediately intrigued. Strong album front to back.

I’m long forgotten (and now listed as PopMatters Staff), but I wrote this:

www.popmatters.com/drivebytruck...

In the post below, you can see all the late-season callups in 2025 who (A) retain rookie status for 2026, and (B) finished the season as Top 100 Prospects.

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www.baseballamerica.com/stories/mlb-...

It's so difficult for pitchers to win ROY. It requires health, durability and not too many blow-up starts

It also takes dominant stuff, which McLean and Yesavage have demonstrated in MLB games

Also: Rookie starters had 40.2 fWAR in 2025, the 7th best total of 30-team era

American League

My ROY/PPI favorites

Trey Yesavage, RHP, Blue Jays
Kevin McGonigle, SS, Tigers
Samuel Basallo, C/1B, Orioles
Payton Tolle, LHP, Red Sox
Dark horse: Walker Jenkins, OF, Twins

National League

My ROY/PPI favorites

Nolan McLean, RHP, Mets
JJ Wetherholt, SS, Cardinals
Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pirates
Sal Stewart, 1B, Reds
Dark horse: Konnor Griffin, SS, Pirates