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On The Wire - Opening weekend chaos fuels the first true FAAB run of the season, with injuries, surprise playing time, and bullpen shakeups creating immediate waiver opportunities. Key targets across power, speed, and pitching are discussed, along with early-season strategy on how aggressive to be

1. Intro and News (0:00)

Opening Day scheduling frustrations and early-season quirks
FAAB season officially begins
Jacob deGrom scratched; Jacob Latz opportunity
Tanner Bibee shoulder inflammation concerns
Mickey Moniak IL → impact on Jake McCarthy, Jordan Beck, Brenton Doyle
TJ Rumfield early playing time in Colorado
Christopher Morel IL → Griffin Conine, Davidson De Los Santos
Milwaukee injuries: Jackson Chourio, Andrew Vaughn

Playing time shifts: Garrett Mitchell, Jake Bauers, Sal Frelick, David Hamilton
Tommy Pham signs with Mets (minor league deal)
Rehab updates: Zack Wheeler
Bullpen alert: Carlos Estévez struggles → KC closer speculation (Lucas Erceg, John Schreiber)

2. Power Categories (HR, RBI) (20:00)

Rhys Hoskins – everyday role in Cleveland, undervalued power
Miguel Andujar – steady playing time in San Diego
Mark Vientos – platoon-dependent value
Matt Wallner – power upside if playing time stabilizes

3. Speed Categories (R, SB) (32:00)

David Hamilton – elite SB upside with newfound playing time
Jake McCarthy – everyday leadoff vs RHP
Jake Meyers – underrated speed contributor

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