FAAB Factor - NL: Bauer Power

National League - FAAB - 7/1/12

Starting Pitching:

Trevor Bauer/Josh Collmenter/Pat Corbin - I profiled Bauer, Collmenter and Corbin last week but with all three getting promoted this week and roles being somewhat determined, they all warranted another mention this week. Bauer was promoted to take the roster and rotation spot of the injured Joe Saunders (strained left shoulder), who may be on the shelf for an extended period of time. Bauer has been beyond impressive in his first full professional season, and his high strikeout rate has survived the jump from Double-A to Triple-A. He has struggled a bit with walks at both levels but his five-pitch arsenal, including a plus-plus curveball, should help him at the next level. Bauer made his major league debut Thursday, allowing two runs and five hits over four innings. He issued three walks, struck out three, tossing 74 pitches. He failed to have a 1-2-3 inning, but was able to work

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