On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids on June 15, 2025.

Corbin Burnes is now having Tommy John Surgery

Ryan Mountcastle will miss 8-12 weeks with a strained hamstring

Bryce Harper (wrist) placed on 10-day IL

Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment by the Braves… signs minor league deal with TEX

Tony Gonsolin (right elbow) placed on 15-day IL

Aaron Civale traded to White Sox; Andrew Vaughn traded to Brewers

LaMont Wade Jr. to Angels for PTBNL and cash. Activated when Chris Taylor was placed on IL

Christian Moore called up by Angels

Dominic Canzone called up from Tacoma to join the Mariners. Leody Taveras designated for assignment

The Red Sox called up Roman Anthony. Wilyer Abreu to IL

Jacob Misiorowski made MLB debut for Brewers

Guardians activated Lane Thomas off the 10-day IL and optioned Will Wilson to Triple-A Columbus

Nick Kurtz (hip) activated from IL

Jordan Westburg and Cedric Mullins activated from IL. Heston Kjerstad optioned to Triple-A. Emmanuel Rivera designated for assignment

Zack Gelof and Gio Urshela begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Las Vegas this week

None of Yordan Alvarez, Chas McCormick, or Zach Dezenzo are swinging a bat yet

Zebby Matthews (right shoulder) placed on 15-day IL

Matt Chapman placed on 10-day IL

Bryce Miller to the IL. Will be shut down from throwing for 2 weeks, could return in 4-6 weeks

Kodai Senga hits IL with a strained hamstring

Aaron Nola has stress reaction in rib, won’t throw for two weeks

Cole Ragans back to the IL with a shoulder strain. Waiting on additional tests to determine severity and if surgery is necessary

LHP Ryan Weathers to the 60-day IL with a left lat strain

Jackson Jobe is having Tommy John Surgery

Diamondbacks Place Justin Martínez On IL With UCL Sprain - out rest of 2025 and at least half of 2026

Shota Imanaga (hamstring) began rehab assignment Monday, Shota Imanaga pitched Monday in an Arizona Complex League game. He felt great physically after and will pitch again Saturday

Power (HR, RBI)
Andres Chaparro, David Fry, Joe Adell, Josh Bell, Abraham Toro

Speed (R, SB)
Jacob Young, Amed Rosario, Tyler Freeman

Opportunity (AB, AVG)
Dylan Moore

Volume (W, K)
Patrick Corbin, David Festa

Ratios (ERA, WHIP)
Bryan Baker; Chris Martin

Closers (SV)
Shelby Miller, Dylan Lee

Wild Card
Jurickson Profar

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down all the FAAB related news from the week and shine a spotlight on who may be available to pick up in your weekly FAAB bids.


Michael King to IL with scapula injury, slept awkwardly

Lane Thomas to IL with right foot fasciitis

Jake Mangum returns to TB from the IL and Chandler Simpson gets the boot to AAA to make room; Kyle Gibson signs with TB

PIT welcomes back Endy Rodriguez at the expense of Joey Bart hitting the 7-day concussion IL

DL Hall reinstated by MIL, Logan Henderson sent down

Camilo Doval officially named SF closer

Corey Seager returns to TEX; Alejandro Osuna called

Wenceel Perez back for DET, while Matt Vierling is gone as quickly as he returned, hitting the IL with shoulder inflammation

Jordan Lawler got his chance…. And then sent right back down to AAA.

CIN option Luis Mey AND trade Alexis Diaz to LAD for minor league pitcher Mike Villani (drafted just last year).

Miguel Castro is out for the season with a right knee injury. Who’s playing 1B now for CWS? (They just sent down their two other 1B’s last week)

Mike Trout returns to LAA lineup on Friday, optioning OF Matthew Lugo. LAA also signs Chris Taylor and sends down early-season phenom Kyren Paris

Matt Mervis and Ronny Simon expected to be DFA’d by MIA, call up Heriberto Hernandez (OF) and Jack Winkler (Infield). Xavier Edwards is playing 2B during his rehab assignment.

Anthony Santander returns to IL with a left shoulder injury; Bo Bichette held from friday’s game

AJ Smith Shawver had torn UCL

Jackson Jobe to IL with a flexor strain

Rockies get Thairo Estrada back from IL, call up Sam Hilliard. DFA Nick Martini, send Adael Amador to AAA. They also sign Orlando Arcia

Mountcastle left Friday’s game with right hamstring discomfort, Mayo coming up

Betts missing Friday waiting for Xray results on toe; stubbed it on Wednesday

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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On The Wire

Adam Howe rides solo to bring some PLV-powered recommendations for your Sunday FAAB bids.

Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

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