Podcast Episode
OTW 257 - FAAB #12; June 7, 2026

About this episode
On The Wire
Episode Breakdown
0:00 – Opening, News & Injury Roundup
Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Tucker, Byron Buxton, Daulton Varsho, J.C. Escarra, Alí Sánchez
Aaron Judge lands on the IL with a rib stress injury and the fantasy fallout.
Spencer Jones receives another opportunity with the Yankees.
Additional injury and roster news from around MLB.
20:00 – News Continued & Prospect Promotions
Spencer Jones, Jacob Gonzalez, Munetaka Murakami, Samad Taylor, Mitch Garver, Evan Carter, Justin Foscue, Ezequiel Duran, Nicky Lopez, Corey Seager, Josh Jung
Playing-time implications from recent call-ups and roster moves.
Prospect opportunities and changing depth charts around the league.
39:30 – Power FAAB Targets
Jacob Gonzalez, James Tibbs III, Munetaka Murakami
Top power-focused additions for managers chasing home runs and RBI.
Discussion of Gonzalez's opportunity with the White Sox and long-term outlook.
44:45 – Speed FAAB Targets
Jonah Cox, Leody Taveras
Speed-focused pickups for stolen bases and runs scored.
Playing-time outlooks and weekly schedule advantages.
51:00 – Pitching FAAB Targets
Grant Holmes, Martín Pérez, Stephen Kolek, Trevor Rogers
Streaming options and rotation adds for wins and strikeouts.
Two-start pitchers and favorable matchups highlighted.
59:00 – Saves & Ratio Targets
Alex Lange, Lucas Erceg
Bullpen situations to monitor.
Potential changing of the guard in Kansas City's ninth inning.
1:05:00 – Wildcard Targets & Final Notes
James Tibbs III, Daulton Varsho, Byron Buxton, Alí Sánchez, J.C. Escarra
High-upside stash candidates and watch-list names.
Final injury updates and FAAB strategy thoughts for June.
Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting
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