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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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Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss the results of the MLB Trade Deadline, team by team, and pick-up recommendations for the August 3rd FAAB run 

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Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the week, more trade speculations, and pick-up recommendations for the July 27th FAAB run  

News….

David Festa to IL for MIN with right shoulder inflammation

Landen Roupp to IL with elbow inflammation. Initial tests came back minimal

HOU lose Brandon Walter to the IL with elbow inflammation

BOS lose Marcelo Mayer with a wrist sprain. David Hamilton (not Vaughn Grissom) recalled

KC have Hunter Harvey and MJ Melendez back in their bullpen/outfield rotation after finishing their rehab assignments this week

Jac Caglianone exited game after his at-bat in the second inning

Jon Gray back with TEX, put in the bullpen. Future TEX closer?

Troy Melton made his debut and looks to keep his rotation spot

​​DET - Keider Montero optioned to Triple-A Toledo as Tarik Skubal comes back from the paternity list

BAL trades Gregory Soto to NYM

Felix Bautista hits IL with right shoulder discomfort

Josh Naylor traded to SEA

Eugenio Suarez not traded yet

Ryan McMahon traded to NYY

COL expected to call up Warming Bernabel

Aaron Judge Undergoing Testing For "Elbow Issue"

Rays option Taj Bradley

STL DFA Eric Fedde

Power
Pavin Smith, Daulton Varsho, Tristain English

Speed
Blake Perkins, Jacob Young

Opportunity
Romy Gonzalez, PIT Bats

Wins and K's
Luis Gil, Troy Melton, Justin Verlander

Ratios
Jon Gray

Saves
A whole lot of speculation

Wild Card
Listen to find out

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Adam Howe and Kevin Haasting discuss FAAB-related news from the week, what holes could be created at the trade deadline, and pick-up recommendations for the July 20th FAAB run

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Kevin Hasting is joined by special guest Mike Carteer to discuss FAAB related news from the week prior while focusing on players that could be available to pick up off your waiver wire during the June 13th FAAB run.

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Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting discuss FAAB related news from the week prior while focusing on players that could be available to pick up off your waiver wire during the June 6th FAAB run. 

Aaron Nola will throw a bullpen on Sunday and continue rehab in Clearwater where he’ll need a couple more bullpens before starting live BP so he’s still a ways away from possibly returning. 
Meanwhile, Taijuan Walker returns to PHI rotation, set to start on Tuesday. 
Mick Abel has been sent down to AAA


CHC lose Jameson Taillon with a right calf strain. Jordan Wicks takes his place on the CHC roster

NYY lose Clarke Schmidt to right forearm tightness

Max Muncy (of the Dodgers) will be out at least the next 6 weeks with a left knee bone bruise

Corbin Carroll already starting in RF for ACL (Arizona Complex League). Expect him back for the D backs soon. 

Casey Schmitt to the IL with pain in his hand/wrist after being hit. Tyler Fitzgeerald back with SF and Matt Chapman starting rehab assignment this weekend. 

ATL DFA’s Alex Verdugo, activate Jurickson Profar
Spencer Schwellenbach to the IL with a fractured elbow. 

Brandon Woodruff expected to make season debut on Sunday

Estuery Ruiz called up by LAD

BAL optioned Dylan Carlson, expected to bring back Tyler O’Neil this weekend

Luis L Ortiz suspended while MLB investigates possible gambling ties. 

TEX bring back Jake Burger from IL and options Josh Jung

Power
Will Benson (26%, 11%)

Speed
Jacob Young (68%, 11%)

Opportunity
Ha-Seong Kim (21%, 7%)

Wins and K's
Dean Kremer (88%, 12%) - vs MIA; Trevor Rogers (43% OC) - vs MIA; Eric Lauer (79%, 11%) - @ CWS; Sean Burke (54%, 3%) - vs TOR, vs CLE; Aaron Civale (21%, 4%) - vs TOR, vs CLE; Adian Houser (81%, 6%) - vs TOR; Brandon Walter (98%, 62%) - vs CLE; Colton Gordon (98%, 23%) - vs TEX; andrew Heaney (81%, 49%) - @ KC, @ MIN; Bailey Falter (72%, 8%) - @ KC, @ MIN; Andre Pallante (83%, 7%) - vs WAS, vs ATL; Ben Casparias (83%, 51%) - @ SF

Ratios
Adrian Morejon

Saves
Matt Strahm (98%, 47%)

Wild Card
 

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Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting analyze the FAAB-related news of the week and discuss some players to pick up during Sunday's FAAB run.

Chandler Simpson recalled by TB, Kameron Misner optioned to Triple-A

Luisangel Acuña, Francisco Alvarez, and Jared Young optioned to Triple-A by the Mets. Mark Vientos returned Friday (DH hitting 6th)

Jeimer Candelario designated for assignment by the Reds
Chase Burns makes MLB debut for CIN
Jake Fraley to IL, Austin Hays activated

Tyler Fitzgerald optioned to Triple-A by the Giants

Corbin Carroll to IL, Jake McCarthy recalled

Diamondbacks place Ildemaro Vargas on the IL and call up Blaze Alexander

Jordan Lawler injured his hamstring, will be shut down for another month in AAA

Ben Brown optioned to Triple-A

Griffin Canning left Thursday’s game early with ankle injury. Opening for Mets’ rotation?

Wyatt Langford to IL for TEX, backdated. Expected back in a week

Bryce Harper is expected back during next week’s homestand. Who will lose out with his return?


Power (HR, RBI)
Wenceel Perez (33% OC); Andrew Benintendi (98%, 29%); Gary Sanchez (97%, 51%) 

Speed (R, SB)
Zach McKinstry (93%, 48%); Isaac Collins (67%, 6%)

Opportunity (AB, AVG)
Mike Tauchman (40%, 4%); Lenyn Sosa (25%, 0%); Jake Meyers (98%, 88%)

Pitching Volume (Wins, K's)
Trevor Rogers (53%, 7%); Charlie Morton (62% OC); Tomoyuki Sugano (93%, 77%); Richard Fitts (37%, 3%); Eric Lauer (49%, 7%); Slade Cecconi (90%, 37%); David Festa (63%, 33%); Simeon Woods-Richardson (16%, 1%); Tyler Anderson (63%, 14%); Emerson Hancock (42%, 4%); Patrick Corbin (72%, 12%); Bryce Elder (58%, 22%); Chase Burns (0%); Andrew Heaney (95%, 50%); Erick Fedde (98%, 59%); Andre Pallante (67%, 3%); Ryne Nelson (97%, 64%); Randy Vasquez (19%, 3%), Stephen Kolek (56%, 15%), Yu Darvish (84%, 15%)

Ratios (ERA, WHIP)
Yariel Rodriguez; Braydon Fisher

Saves
Grant Taylor

Wild Card
Andrew Painter

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Kevin Hasting is joined by special guest Britton Allen and 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 22, 2025.

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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

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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

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