OTW 257 – FAAB #12; June 7, 2026

On The Wire

Adam and Kevin break down the biggest fantasy baseball news from the week, including Aaron Judge’s injury, key prospect promotions, and the top FAAB targets for Week 12. They also identify power, speed, pitching, saves, and wildcard additions for managers navigating the middle of the season.

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Episode Breakdown

0:00 – Opening, News & Injury Roundup
Players discussed: Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, Byron Buxton, Daulton Varsho, J.C. Escarra, Alí Sánchez

• Aaron Judge lands on the IL with a rib stress injury and the fantasy fallout.
• Spencer Jones receives another opportunity with the Yankees.
• Additional injury and roster news from around MLB.

20:00 – News Continued & Prospect Promotions
Players discussed: Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Munetaka Murakami, Samad Taylor, Mitch Garver, Evan Carter, Justin Foscue, Ezequiel Duran, Nicky Lopez, Corey Seager, Josh Jung

• Playing-time implications from recent call-ups and roster moves.
• Prospect opportunities and changing depth charts around the league.

39:30 – Power FAAB Targets
Players discussed: Jacob Gonzalez, James Tibbs III, Munetaka Murakami

• Top power-focused additions for managers chasing home runs and RBI.
• Discussion of Gonzalez’s opportunity with the White Sox and long-term outlook.

44:45 – Speed FAAB Targets
Players discussed: Jonah Cox, Leody Taveras

• Speed-focused pickups for stolen bases and runs scored.
• Playing-time outlooks and weekly schedule advantages.

51:00 – Pitching FAAB Targets
Players discussed: Grant Holmes, Martín Pérez, Stephen Kolek, Trevor Rogers

• Streaming options and rotation adds for wins and strikeouts.
• Two-start pitchers and favorable matchups highlighted.

59:00 – Saves & Ratio Targets
Players discussed: Alex Lange, Lucas Erceg

• Bullpen situations to monitor.
• Potential changing of the guard in Kansas City’s ninth inning.

1:05:00 – Wildcard Targets & Final Notes
Players discussed: James Tibbs III, Daulton Varsho, Byron Buxton, Alí Sánchez, J.C. Escarra

• High-upside stash candidates and watch-list names.
• Final injury updates and FAAB strategy thoughts for June.