FAAB Recap / Dodgers Make a Statement

FAAB Recap / Dodgers Make a Statement

Author: RotoWire.com August 18, 2025 Duration: 1:08:33

Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad wrap up a busy weekend across baseball, highlighted by the Dodgers sweeping the Padres, and break down all the adds and drops across FAAB, including heavy bidding for Bryan Abreu and Nolan McLean. They also discuss the upcoming huge Cubs Brewers five-game series, the struggles of Max Fried and Anthony Volpe in New York and where Shea Langeliers is likely to land among catchers in 2026 drafts.

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