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On The Wire - In this episode of On The Wire, hosts Kevin Hasting and I break down the Saves category and how to approach closers in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. We discuss draft strategy, bullpen volatility, and how to identify which closers are worth paying for versus targeting value later in drafts. We also look at several bullpens that could produce surprise saves and highlight relievers who could emerge during the season.
Whether you prefer paying up for elite closers or waiting and building a bullpen through value picks and waiver wire churn, this episode will help you navigate one of fantasy baseball’s most unpredictable categories.
Episode Breakdown
0:00 – Intro and episode overview
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader
3:00 – Draft philosophy for saves
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Mason Miller, Ryan Helsley
11:30 – The elite closer tier
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller, Félix Bautista
23:00 – Mid-tier closers with strong job security
Players discussed: Tanner Scott, Robert Suarez, Kenley Jansen, David Bednar, Yohan Duran
36:30 – Riskier closers and uncertain bullpens
Players discussed: Luke Weaver, Andrew Kittredge, Jeremiah Estrada, Matt Brash, Cade Smith
50:00 – Late-round saves targets
Players discussed: Matt Brash, Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith, Garrett Whitlock
1:02:00 – Speculative relievers and potential breakout arms
Players discussed: Jeremiah Estrada, Dylan Lee, Aroldis Chapman, Matt Brash, Hunter Gaddis
1:11:30 – Final saves strategy thoughts
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller, Tanner Scott
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On The Wire - In this episode of On The Wire, hosts Kevin Hasting and I break down the Saves category and how to approach closers in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. We discuss draft strategy, bullpen volatility, and how to identify which closers are worth paying for versus targeting value later in drafts. We also look at several bullpens that could produce surprise saves and highlight relievers who could emerge during the season.
Whether you prefer paying up for elite closers or waiting and building a bullpen through value picks and waiver wire churn, this episode will help you navigate one of fantasy baseball’s most unpredictable categories.
Episode Breakdown
0:00 – Intro and episode overview
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader
3:00 – Draft philosophy for saves
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Mason Miller, Ryan Helsley
11:30 – The elite closer tier
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller, Félix Bautista
23:00 – Mid-tier closers with strong job security
Players discussed: Tanner Scott, Robert Suarez, Kenley Jansen, David Bednar, Yohan Duran
36:30 – Riskier closers and uncertain bullpens
Players discussed: Luke Weaver, Andrew Kittredge, Jeremiah Estrada, Matt Brash, Cade Smith
50:00 – Late-round saves targets
Players discussed: Matt Brash, Hunter Gaddis, Cade Smith, Garrett Whitlock
1:02:00 – Speculative relievers and potential breakout arms
Players discussed: Jeremiah Estrada, Dylan Lee, Aroldis Chapman, Matt Brash, Hunter Gaddis
1:11:30 – Final saves strategy thoughts
Players discussed: Edwin Diaz, Devin Williams, Ryan Helsley, Mason Miller, Tanner Scott
Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST
Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network
Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST
Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball 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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