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OTW 251 - FAAB #6; April 26, 2026

OTW 251 - FAAB #6; April 26, 2026

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On The Wire - Adam and Kevin break down a heavy week of injuries, prospect call-ups, and bullpen chaos while identifying key FAAB targets and streaming options. They emphasize adapting early to category needs and navigating a thinning pitching landscape in Week 6.00:00 | Intro + Injury Landscape & IL StrategyPlayers: Josh Hader, Blake Snell, Carlos Rodón, A.J. Puk, Félix BautistaWidespread injuries and IL management challengesStrategic adjustments and workload edge06:30 | Mets Injuries + Ronnie Mauricio OpportunityPlayers: Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Ronny Mauricio, Bo Bichette, Brett Baty, Marcus SemienLindor timeline concernsMauricio as everyday SS replacement12:30 | Mets Pitching + Christian Scott DebatePlayers: Christian Scott, David Peterson, Kodai SengaScott’s debut struggles vs. upsideFAAB expectations17:30 | Rangers Injury + Replacement WatchPlayers: Wyatt Langford, Ezequiel Duran, Alejandro OsunaLangford IL stintMonitoring short-term fill-ins21:30 | Phillies Notes + Catcher SituationPlayers: J.T. Realmuto, Garrett Stubbs, Rafael Marchán, Felix ReyesRealmuto injury falloutReyes emerging role25:30 | Royals Injuries + Playing Time ShiftsPlayers: Maikel Garcia, Jonathan India, Michael Massey, Salvador Perez, Carter JensenIndia losing relevanceMassey/Jensen gain opportunity30:00 | Mariners + Athletics UpdatesPlayers: Brendan Donovan, Leo Rivas, Denzel Clarke, Colby Thomas, Zack GelofReplacement-level batsGelof deep-league intrigue34:30 | Marlins Speed + Dodgers Bullpen ChaosPlayers: Esteury Ruiz, Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, Edwin DíazRuiz situational stealsDodgers closer committee39:30 | Orioles Updates + Prospect WatchPlayers: Jackson Holliday, Jeremiah Jackson, Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo, Taylor WardHolliday setback concernsLineup juggling in Baltimore45:00 | Orioles Pitching + Twins Call-UpsPlayers: Dean Kremer, Brandon Young, Connor Prielipp, Mick Abel, Royce LewisPrielipp vs. other young armsLewis return outlook50:30 | Prospect Pitchers WavePlayers: Payton Tolle, Eduardo Rivera, Didier Fuentes, JR Ritchie, Riley CornelioRanking young pitchersWeak SP market discussion57:30 | Additional News + ReturnsPlayers: Kirby Yates, Lucas Giolito, Zack WheelerYates closer speculationGiolito landing spotWheeler return1:02:30 | Hitting FAAB Targets (Power & Speed)Players: Trevor Larnach, Nolan Arenado, Brice Matthews, David Hamilton, Jonny DeLucaPower bats heating upSpeed streamers1:09:00 | Schedule + Opportunity TargetsPlayers: Spencer HorwitzTeams with favorable schedulesVolume-based hitters1:13:30 | Pitching Targets + Streaming LandscapePlayers: Yusei Kikuchi, José Ureña, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandon YoungThin pitching poolStreaming challenges1:18:30 | Ratio Relievers + Save SpeculationPlayers: Ben Brown, Jakob Junis, Daniel Lynch IV, Drew Pomeranz, Chase SilsethShift toward relieversSave-chasing strategy1:23:30 | Wild Card + Deep ProspectPlayers: Hunter Greene, Pedro RamirezStash strategyRamirez breakout1:26:30 | Strategy Takeaways + OutroEarly category managementIncremental gains approachFAAB and roster discipline 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.
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