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.

Power
Pavin Smith, Ryan Mountcastle, Ramon Urias, JJ Bleday

Speed
Tyler Tolbert, Andres Giminez, Brandon Lockridge

Opportunity
Miguel Rojas

Pitching Volume
Brandon Young, Yoendrys Gomez, Patrick Corbin

Pitching Ratios


Saves
Bryan Abreu

Wild Card
Jordan Lawler

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