On The Wire

OTW 257 - FAAB #12; June 7, 2026

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Episode Breakdown

0:00 – Opening, News & Injury Roundup

Players discussed: 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

    Players discussed: 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

      Players discussed: 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

        Players discussed: 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

          Players discussed: 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

            Players discussed: 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

              Players discussed: 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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