OTW 255 - FAAB #10; May 24, 2026

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 Breakdown0:00 – Opening, Memorial Day Check-In & PL Pro PromotionMemorial Day standings discussionPL Pro tools, weekly projections, and roster-management resourcesPlayers Mentioned: None0:05 – Mets Prospect Promotions & Rotation ShakeupsZach Thornton's debutJonah Tong called upChristian Scott nearing returnRotation outlook and roster implicationsPlayers Mentioned: Jonah Tong, Zach Thornton, Christian Scott, Freddy Peralta, Nolan McLean, David Peterson, Craig Kimbrel0:09 – Nationals, Prospect Returns & NL East NewsDylan Crews recalledPlaying-time outlooksEarly fantasy expectationsPlayers Mentioned: Dylan Crews, Brady House, Joey Wiemer0:12 – Infield Playing-Time Battles Around the LeagueAstros middle-infield changesReds prospect movementInjury replacements and lineup opportunitiesPlayers Mentioned: Jeremy Peña, Sal Stewart and additional emerging infield options0:20 – Prospect Promotions, Emerging Hitters & Deep-League BatsNew opportunities created by injuries and demotionsEvaluating short-term versus long-term roster valueSpeculative adds gaining everyday at-batsPlayers Mentioned: Various AL and NL waiver targets discussed throughout the segment0:42 – Catcher Palooza: Injury Fallout & Waiver ReplacementsRyan Jeffers' hamate surgeryRoyce Lewis demotion discussionMinnesota lineup falloutCatcher streaming and replacement optionsPlayers Mentioned: Ryan Jeffers, Royce Lewis, Victor Caratini, Alex Jackson, Orlando Arcia, Tristan Gray, Brooks Lee, Ryan Kreidler0:50 – Corner Infield & Multi-Position FAAB TargetsFirst-base and corner-infield replacementsPlaying-time trendsSchedule-based pickup recommendationsPlayers Mentioned: Multiple waiver-wire corner bats discussed throughout the segment1:00 – Speed Targets for Category ChasersStolen-base specialistsPlaying-time trends that create speed upsideDeep-league runners and speculative addsPlayers Mentioned: Richie Palacios, Taylor Walls, Derek Hill and additional speed-focused options1:10 – Power Streamers & Home Run UpsideShort-term power batsSchedule-driven offensive targetsPlayers capable of helping in HR and RBI categoriesPlayers Mentioned: Multiple corner bats and outfield power options highlighted for FAAB consideration1:20 – Starting Pitcher FAAB TargetsRotation additionsStreaming candidatesStrikeout upside and favorable upcoming matchupsPlayers Mentioned: Jonah Tong, Zach Thornton and numerous weekly streaming options1:28 – Bullpen Movement & Saves SpeculationCloser volatilityReliever injuriesEmerging ninth-inning opportunitiesPlayers Mentioned: Several changing bullpen situations and speculative saves targets1:34 – Wild Card TargetsHigh-upside prospectsDeep-league lottery ticketsMulti-category contributors with uncertain rolesPlayers Mentioned: Additional speculative FAAB targets highlighted as end-of-bench upside plays1:45 – Final FAAB Strategy & Closing ThoughtsBid recommendationsRoster construction considerationsMemorial Day checkpoint discussionFinal waiver priorities for Week 10 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.