On The Wire
Adam Howe and Kevin Hastings break down the key fantasy baseball news heading into the 10th FAAB period, including several notable prospect promotions, injured-list developments, changing playing-time situations, and a deep collection of waiver-wire targets for every roster need. The episode closes with category-specific speed and power plays, bullpen updates, and wild-card upside stashes for the stretch run toward Memorial Day.
Episode Breakdown
0:00 – Opening, Memorial Day Check-In & PL Pro Promotion
- Memorial Day standings discussion
- PL Pro tools, weekly projections, and roster-management resources
Players Mentioned: None
0:05 – Mets Prospect Promotions & Rotation Shakeups
- Zach Thornton’s debut
- Jonah Tong called up
- Christian Scott nearing return
- Rotation outlook and roster implications
Players Mentioned: Jonah Tong, Zach Thornton, Christian Scott, Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, David Peterson, Craig Kimbrel
0:09 – Nationals, Prospect Returns & NL East News
- Dylan Crews recalled
- Playing-time outlooks
- Early fantasy expectations
Players Mentioned: Dylan Crews, Brady House, Joey Wiemer
0:12 – Infield Playing-Time Battles Around the League
- Astros middle-infield changes
- Reds prospect movement
- Injury replacements and lineup opportunities
Players Mentioned: Jeremy Peña, Sal Stewart and additional emerging infield options
0:20 – Prospect Promotions, Emerging Hitters & Deep-League Bats
- New opportunities created by injuries and demotions
- Evaluating short-term versus long-term roster value
- Speculative adds gaining everyday at-bats
Players Mentioned: Various AL and NL waiver targets discussed throughout the segment
0:42 – Catcher Palooza: Injury Fallout & Waiver Replacements
- Ryan Jeffers‘ hamate surgery
- Royce Lewis demotion discussion
- Minnesota lineup fallout
- Catcher streaming and replacement options
Players Mentioned: Ryan Jeffers, Royce Lewis, Victor Caratini, Alex Jackson, Orlando Arcia, Tristan Gray, Brooks Lee, Ryan Kreidler
0:50 – Corner Infield & Multi-Position FAAB Targets
- First-base and corner-infield replacements
- Playing-time trends
- Schedule-based pickup recommendations
Players Mentioned: Multiple waiver-wire corner bats discussed throughout the segment
1:00 – Speed Targets for Category Chasers
- Stolen-base specialists
- Playing-time trends that create speed upside
- Deep-league runners and speculative adds
Players Mentioned: Richie Palacios, Taylor Walls, Derek Hill and additional speed-focused options
1:10 – Power Streamers & Home Run Upside
- Short-term power bats
- Schedule-driven offensive targets
- Players capable of helping in HR and RBI categories
Players Mentioned: Multiple corner bats and outfield power options highlighted for FAAB consideration
1:20 – Starting Pitcher FAAB Targets
- Rotation additions
- Streaming candidates
- Strikeout upside and favorable upcoming matchups
Players Mentioned: Jonah Tong, Zach Thornton and numerous weekly streaming options
1:28 – Bullpen Movement & Saves Speculation
- Closer volatility
- Reliever injuries
- Emerging ninth-inning opportunities
Players Mentioned: Several changing bullpen situations and speculative saves targets
1:34 – Wild Card Targets
- High-upside prospects
- Deep-league lottery tickets
- Multi-category contributors with uncertain roles
Players Mentioned: Additional speculative FAAB targets highlighted as end-of-bench upside plays
1:45 – Final FAAB Strategy & Closing Thoughts
- Bid recommendations
- Roster construction considerations
- Memorial Day checkpoint discussion
- Final waiver priorities for Week 10
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