The Mental Side Of Introducing Rookies To The Majors, With Jared Porter

It's obvious that there is a boatload of rookies who are talented enough to be difference-makers in the 2026 season, but how many of them are prepared for the mental challenges that await in the bigs? Bradfo is joined by former Mets GM Jared Porter, who also spent time in the front offices of the Red Sox, Cubs, and Diamondbacks, to talk about the tricky balance that comes with deciding if a young player can handle the ups and downs of the majors. It's the kind of conversation that will make you look at these young major leaguers in a different light. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices