August 23, 2025

OTW 228 - Waiver Wire Adds for Sunday August 24; FAAB #23

1 hour 34 minutes

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