Episode Details

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 corne