Matt Waldman on J.J. McCarthy

VideoCaptured October 2, 2026

From the video

So, of course, they traded for JJ McCarthy, not necessarily because they think he's going to be better than Jackson Dart, but it gives them a chance to to say... we at least have another opportunity with McCarthy if Dart falters again

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STACKED’s take

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McCarthy serves as an insurance policy for Jackson Dart

The team acquired JJ McCarthy not because they view him as superior to Jackson Dart, but as an insurance policy. This move provides the organization with a longer runway to ensure Dart is 100% healthy before playing and offers a secondary option if Dart continues to falter.