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 Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
