OTW 252 – FAAB #7; May 3, 2026

On The Wire – Adam and Kevin break down a lighter MLB news week while diving deep into bullpen chaos, injuries, and shifting roles impacting fantasy baseball. The episode focuses heavily on FAAB strategy, streaming options, and identifying short-term opportunity plays across all categories.

3:30 – Yankees updates: Giancarlo Stanton IL, Jasson Domínguez call-up
Players discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, Ben Rice

9:00 – Red Sox rotation: Garrett Crochet injury, Jake Bennett debut
Players discussed: Garrett Crochet, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello

15:00 – Blue Jays lineup shifts with George Springer return
Players discussed: George Springer, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Lenyn Sosa

19:30 – Brewers pitching concerns: Jacob Misiorowski scare, Brandon Woodruff IL
Players discussed: Jacob Misiorowski, Brandon Woodruff, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser

24:30 – Rays pitching usage: Griffin Jax transition & bullpen strategy
Players discussed: Griffin Jax, Ryan Pepiot

30:00 – Orioles bullpen + Trevor Rogers IL
Players discussed: Trevor Rogers, Cade Povich, Ryan Helsley, Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, Anthony Nunez, Rico Garcia

40:00 – Tigers injuries and playing time shifts
Players discussed: Casey Mize, Javier Báez, Jace Jung, Matt Vierling

44:00 – Mets injuries and lineup changes
Players discussed: Luis Robert Jr. Jr., MJ Melendez, Tyrone Taylor, Austin Slater, Tommy Pham

50:00 – Reds rotation update: Brandon Williamson IL, Lodolo return outlook
Players discussed: Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo

52:30 – Spencer Strider return and start decisions
Players discussed: Spencer Strider

55:30 – FAAB Targets: Power hitters
Players discussed: MJ Melendez, Austin Hays, Jonny DeLuca, Gavin Sheets, Kody Clemens, JJ Bleday

1:01:00 – FAAB Targets: Speed options
Players discussed: David Hamilton, Jorge Mateo, Jake McCarthy, Austin Martin, Brandon Lockridge

1:06:30 – Opportunity plays & schedule breakdown
Players discussed: Travis Bazzana, Jhonkensy Noel, Jahmai Jones

1:10:30 – Starting pitching targets (wins & Ks)
Players discussed: Jake Bennett, Elmer Rodríguez, Nick Martinez, Davis Martin, Slade Cecconi, Cade Cavalli, Kyle Leahy

1:17:30 – Ratio relievers & speculative arms
Players discussed: Rico Garcia, Anthony Nunez, Hunter Gaddis, Kyle Finnegan

1:21:00 – Saves speculation & bullpen chaos
Players discussed: Jacob Latz, Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Tyler Phillips

1:24:00 – Wildcard stash & prospect talk
Players discussed: Joshua Baez, Victor Scott II