On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 24th FAAB run

Marcus Semien is still in a walking boot after fouling a ball off his foot in Thursday’s game.

Jordan Westburg to IL for BAL
Adley Rutchman hits the IL with an oblique injury (opposite oblique from the injury he had earlier in the year)
Samuel Basallo makes his debut early in the week, then signs a 8 year deal with BAL a couple of games into his MLB career.

Joe Boyle demoted by TB

Tampa called up Carson Williams, shortstop prospect, making his debut on Friday, going 2/4 with a home run, 3 RBI, and 2 runs scored.

Mick Abel is expected to start for MIN on Saturday

Bubba Chandler made his MLB debut for PIT on Friday

Shane Bieber made his 2025 and TOR debut on Friday, going 6 IP with 9 K

Bennett Sousa of the Astros’ bullpen hits the IL with left elbow inflammation. Replaced by none other than Craig Kimbrel

Tanner Scott was activated off the IL for LAD on Friday. Kirby Yates is expected back on Saturday.

Kenley Jansen is dealing with rib pain earlier in the week. Has since avoided the IL, but has stopped throwing on the side.

Austin Riley had core injury surgery - miss the remainder of the year
Cal Quantrill claimed by ATL after MIA put him on waivers

Landon Roupp back to the IL after getting hit by a comebacker and appearing to twist his knee. Giants said it’s just inflammation, but more conclusive results should be available over the weekend. Carson Whisenhunt returns to SF to take his place in the rotation

-Red Sox lose some minor leaguers with Cooper Criswell and Vaughn Grisson hitting the minor league IL with right elbow inflammation and right foot inflammation, respectively.
-Sign Nathaniel Lowe, DFA Abraham Toro, bring back up David Hamilton
-Jhostynxon Garcia got the call-up for BOS, making his debut on Friday. Shout out to Lamar Gibson (Inside Fastball) for giving him the nickname of The Password years ago.
-Walker Buehler is out of the rotation

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On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 17th FAAB run

Bob Seymour was called up by TB after leading the minors with 30 HR on the season. Does he get enough playing time in TB for his power to be relevant?

Dylan Beavers does indeed join the BAL club on Saturday

Nolan McLean makes his MLB debut for NYM today. Got the W after 5.1 IP, 4 BB, 2 H, 8 K

MIN place Alan Roden on IL with thumb sprain, recall James Outmann, who they traded for from LAD in the Brock Stewart trade. Brock Stewart has also since been placed on the IL

Max Muncy was placed on the IL with a grade 1 oblique strain. LAD recalls Buddy Kennedy in the corresponding move.

Kyle Stowers to IL with a grade 1 strain of his left side

Jhoan Duran was hit in the ankle with a comebacker. X-rays are negativ,e and he’s said to be feeling 100% going into Saturday’s game

Zack Wheeler to IL with a blood clot in his shoulder

Josh Hader to IL with shoulder strain. Not throwing for 3 weeks.

CIN loses Chase Burns to the IL with a grade 1 right flexor strain
Wade Miley is starting a rehab assignment

SEA brings back Luke Raley while optioning Miles Mastrobuoni
SEA place Logan Evans on the IL with right shoulder inflammation; recall Taylor Saucedo to take his place on the roster

Shane Bieber and George Springer are expected to return to TOR this weekend, with Bieber making his team debut next week. Springer is in the lineup for Saturday’s game.

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On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the past week, along with pick-up recommendations for the August 10th FAAB run

SF Giants calling up Drew Gilbert, who came over from NYM in the Tyler Rogers trade at the deadline.

WAS called up Cade Cavalli, making his first MLB start since his debut in 2022.

CIN loses Nick Lodolo to the IL with a blister.

CHC loses newly acquired Mike Soroka, who hits the IL with a shoulder strain

Victor Robles starting rehab assignment next week, looking to get 40-50 AB before turning to SEA lineup

Jac Caglianone is going on a rehab assignment next week
Bobby Dalbec signs a minor league deal with KC

Alec Bohm on rehab starting Sunday
Aaron Nola is starting for AAA on Tuesday, next start after that expected to be in Philly

Michael King back to SD rotation on Saturday

Jonny DeLuca is back to the IL with a hamstring strain

ATL claims Vidal Brujan off waivers from BAL

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