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-upPlayers discussed: Giancarlo Stanton, Jasson Domínguez, Trent Grisham, Austin Wells, Ben Rice 9:00 – Red Sox rotation: Garrett Crochet injury, Jake Bennett debutPlayers discussed: Garrett Crochet, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello 15:00 – Blue Jays lineup shifts with George Springer returnPlayers discussed: George Springer, Myles Straw, Davis Schneider, Lenyn Sosa 19:30 – Brewers pitching concerns: Jacob Misiorowski scare, Brandon Woodruff ILPlayers discussed: Jacob Misiorowski, Brandon Woodruff, Logan Henderson, Robert Gasser 24:30 – Rays pitching usage: Griffin Jax transition & bullpen strategyPlayers discussed: Griffin Jax, Ryan Pepiot 30:00 – Orioles bullpen + Trevor Rogers ILPlayers discussed: Trevor Rogers, Cade Povich, Ryan Helsley, Yennier Cano, Andrew Kittredge, Anthony Nunez, Rico Garcia 40:00 – Tigers injuries and playing time shiftsPlayers discussed: Casey Mize, Javier Báez, Jace Jung, Matt Vierling 44:00 – Mets injuries and lineup changesPlayers discussed: Luis Robert Jr. Jr., MJ Melendez, Tyrone Taylor, Austin Slater, Tommy Pham 50:00 – Reds rotation update: Brandon Williamson IL, Lodolo return outlookPlayers discussed: Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo 52:30 – Spencer Strider return and start decisionsPlayers discussed: Spencer Strider 55:30 – FAAB Targets: Power hittersPlayers discussed: MJ Melendez, Austin Hays, Jonny DeLuca, Gavin Sheets, Kody Clemens, JJ Bleday 1:01:00 – FAAB Targets: Speed optionsPlayers discussed: David Hamilton, Jorge Mateo, Jake McCarthy, Austin Martin, Brandon Lockridge 1:06:30 – Opportunity plays & schedule breakdownPlayers 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 armsPlayers discussed: Rico Garcia, Anthony Nunez, Hunter Gaddis, Kyle Finnegan 1:21:00 – Saves speculation & bullpen chaosPlayers discussed: Jacob Latz, Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Tyler Phillips 1:24:00 – Wildcard stash & prospect talkPlayers discussed: Joshua Baez, Victor Scott II Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCASTProud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.