On The Wire
Adam and Kevin break down FAAB-related news and bid suggestions for this week’s FAAB run.
This week, focusing on a few stand-out performances and situations from opening weekend.
Discussions
Anthony DeSclafani is out for the year
Royce Lewis is out with a quad strain, Austin Martin replacing him on the roster
Sean Murphy is out with an oblique strain, Chadwick Tromp replacing him on the roster
Justin Steele is out with a left hamstring injury, Ben Brown replacing him on the roster
Nick Senzel breaks his thumb
JT Brubaker traded to the Yankees
Opening weekend standouts
Esteury Ruiz not starting
Abner Uribe getting all the saves
José Alvarado getting rocked
Cavan Biggio playing all the games
J.D. Davis looking comfortable in Oakland
Jose Siri is well on his way to his 30-stolen base goal
FAAB considerations
Power – Miguel Sanó, Nick Martini, Jared Walsh, Rowdy Tellez
Speed – Jorge Mateo, Braden Shewmake
Opportunity – Oswaldo Cabrera, Cavan Biggio, Ryan Noda, Blaze Alexander, Jared Triolo
Wins/Strikeouts – Tanner Houck, Casey Mize, Alec Marsh, Jared Jones, Jakob Junis
Ratios – Jonathan Loáisiga, Brock Stewart, John Brebbia
Saves – Chad Green, Kevin Ginkel, Jason Foley
Wild Card – Connor Joe, Edward Olivares, Nick Pratto
Kevin’s Final Thoughts