OTW 265 – FAAB #24; August 30, 2026

On The Wire Episode 265 — FAAB 24 (Sunday, August 30, 2026)

Adam and Kevin work through a news-heavy show with just four FAAB periods left in the regular season, touching a wave of IL moves and call-ups across a dozen teams (Angels, Twins, Reds, Red Sox, Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers, Mariners, Giants, Marlins, Blue Jays, Cardinals). The back half leans on stretch-run power and speed streamers (Tristan Peters, Mickey Gasper, Connor Norby, Turner Hill) and pitching matchups exploiting lefty-mashing-averse lineups, before Kevin closes with advice to actually spend down remaining FAAB budgets before the season ends.

Welcome and News 0:00-25:00

Angels place Nolan Schanuel on IL, recall Christian Moore; Wade Meckler returns to left field
Players Discussed: Nolan Schanuel, Christian Moore, Vaughn Grissom, Zach Neto, Wade Meckler, Jose Siri, Adam Frazier, Oswald Peraza

Twins call up Walker Jenkins for his MLB debut as Byron Buxton’s hip injury lingers
Players Discussed: Walker Jenkins, Byron Buxton, Woo-Suk Go, Luke Keaschall, Kody Clemens, Trevor Larnach, Josh Bell

Reds place Ke’Bryan Hayes on IL with a groin strain, recall Edwin Arroyo; Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl go unclaimed on waivers
Players Discussed: Ke’Bryan Hayes, Edwin Arroyo, Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Matt McLain, Eugenio Suárez, TJ Friedl

Red Sox set to get back Roman Anthony, Trevor Story and Garrett Whitlock this weekend
Players Discussed: Roman Anthony, Trevor Story, Garrett Whitlock, Curtis Mead, Nick Sogard, Anthony Seigler, Mickey Gasper, Tristan Peters

Yankees lose Fernando Cruz to IL with elbow discomfort, recall Elmer Rodríguez as Max Fried returns to the rotation
Players Discussed: Max Fried, Fernando Cruz, Elmer Rodríguez, Bradley Hanner, Ryan Weathers

Cubs activate Matt Shaw as a short-side platoon outfielder for Ian Happ
Players Discussed: Matt Shaw, Ian Happ, Michael Conforto

More News 25:00-45:00

Dodgers place Roki Sasaki on IL with a blister, turn to Eric Lauer with an eye on backing up Shohei Ohtani Tuesday
Players Discussed: Roki Sasaki, Seth Halvorsen, Eric Lauer, Shohei Ohtani, Tanner Scott

Mariners move Bryce Miller to the bullpen as Kade Anderson joins the rotation; Ryan Sloan next up if needed
Players Discussed: Bryce Miller, Kade Anderson, Ryan Sloan

Giants lose Adrian Houser to IL with a forearm strain, turn to Matt Wilkinson; Carson Whisenhunt needs UCL surgery
Players Discussed: Adrian Houser, Matt Wilkinson, Carson Whisenhunt, Landen Roupp, Blade Tidwell, Anthony Molina

Giants also lose Willy Adames to IL with a UCL sprain; Shay Whitcomb and Christian Koss soak up the infield reps
Players Discussed: Willy Adames, Shay Whitcomb, Christian Koss, Matt Chapman

Marlins place Pete Fairbanks on IL, recall Dax Fulton; Calvin Faucher takes over closing duties
Players Discussed: Pete Fairbanks, Dax Fulton, Calvin Faucher

Blue Jays lose Shane Bieber to IL with forearm inflammation, expect Jameson Taillon back Thursday
Players Discussed: Shane Bieber, Jameson Taillon

Cardinals lose Masyn Winn to IL, recall Nolan Gorman; Ramón Urías and José Fermín complicate the infield picture
Players Discussed: Masyn Winn, Nolan Gorman, Ramón Urías, José Fermín

Juan Soto says he won’t need a rehab assignment and could be back with the Mets any day
Players Discussed: Juan Soto

FAAB Recommendations, Hitters 45:00-55:00

Power (RBI, HR)
Players Discussed: Tristan Peters, Mickey Gasper, Héctor Rodríguez, Andrés Chaparro, Sean Murphy, Drew Romo

Speed (R, SB)
Players Discussed: Jacob Young, Tyler Tolbert, Michael Massey, Josh Rojas, Nick Loftin, Turner Hill

Opportunity (AB, AVG)
Players Discussed: Drew Gilbert, Connor Norby

FAAB Recommendations, Pitchers 55:00-1:05:00

Volume (W, K)
Players Discussed: Eric Lauer, Zack Thompson, Shane Drohan, Cody Bradford

Ratios (ERA, WHIP)
Players Discussed: Will Dion

Closers (Saves)
Players Discussed: Calvin Faucher, Kenley Jansen, Justin Martinez, Brandyn Garcia, Juan Morillo

Wild Card and Closing Advice 1:05:00-1:10:00

Shay Whitcomb flagged as a September stash if his everyday third-base role at San Francisco holds
Players Discussed: Shay Whitcomb

Spend your remaining FAAB dollars