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 Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network