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 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 Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.