On The Wire - Adam and Kevin break down a heavy week of injuries, prospect call-ups, and bullpen chaos while identifying key FAAB targets and streaming options. They emphasize adapting early to category needs and navigating a thinning pitching landscape in Week 6.

00:00 | Intro + Injury Landscape & IL Strategy
Players: Josh Hader, Blake Snell, Carlos Rodón, A.J. Puk, Félix Bautista

Widespread injuries and IL management challenges
Strategic adjustments and workload edge

06:30 | Mets Injuries + Ronnie Mauricio Opportunity
Players: Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Ronny Mauricio, Bo Bichette, Brett Baty, Marcus Semien

Lindor timeline concerns
Mauricio as everyday SS replacement

12:30 | Mets Pitching + Christian Scott Debate
Players: Christian Scott, David Peterson, Kodai Senga

Scott’s debut struggles vs. upside
FAAB expectations

17:30 | Rangers Injury + Replacement Watch
Players: Wyatt Langford, Ezequiel Duran, Alejandro Osuna

Langford IL stint
Monitoring short-term fill-ins

21:30 | Phillies Notes + Catcher Situation
Players: J.T. Realmuto, Garrett Stubbs, Rafael Marchán, Felix Reyes

Realmuto injury fallout
Reyes emerging role

25:30 | Royals Injuries + Playing Time Shifts
Players: Maikel Garcia, Jonathan India, Michael Massey, Salvador Perez, Carter Jensen

India losing relevance
Massey/Jensen gain opportunity

30:00 | Mariners + Athletics Updates
Players: Brendan Donovan, Leo Rivas, Denzel Clarke, Colby Thomas, Zack Gelof

Replacement-level bats
Gelof deep-league intrigue

34:30 | Marlins Speed + Dodgers Bullpen Chaos
Players: Esteury Ruiz, Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, Edwin Díaz

Ruiz situational steals
Dodgers closer committee

39:30 | Orioles Updates + Prospect Watch
Players: Jackson Holliday, Jeremiah Jackson, Adley Rutschman, Samuel Basallo, Taylor Ward

Holliday setback concerns
Lineup juggling in Baltimore

45:00 | Orioles Pitching + Twins Call-Ups
Players: Dean Kremer, Brandon Young, Connor Prielipp, Mick Abel, Royce Lewis

Prielipp vs. other young arms
Lewis return outlook

50:30 | Prospect Pitchers Wave
Players: Payton Tolle, Eduardo Rivera, Didier Fuentes, JR Ritchie, Riley Cornelio

Ranking young pitchers
Weak SP market discussion

57:30 | Additional News + Returns
Players: Kirby Yates, Lucas Giolito, Zack Wheeler

Yates closer speculation
Giolito landing spot
Wheeler return

1:02:30 | Hitting FAAB Targets (Power & Speed)
Players: Trevor Larnach, Nolan Arenado, Brice Matthews, David Hamilton, Jonny DeLuca

Power bats heating up
Speed streamers

1:09:00 | Schedule + Opportunity Targets
Players: Spencer Horwitz

Teams with favorable schedules
Volume-based hitters

1:13:30 | Pitching Targets + Streaming Landscape
Players: Yusei Kikuchi, José Ureña, Eduardo Rodriguez, Brandon Young

Thin pitching pool
Streaming challenges

1:18:30 | Ratio Relievers + Save Speculation
Players: Ben Brown, Jakob Junis, Daniel Lynch IV, Drew Pomeranz, Chase Silseth

Shift toward relievers
Save-chasing strategy

1:23:30 | Wild Card + Deep Prospect
Players: Hunter Greene, Pedro Ramirez

Stash strategy
Ramirez breakout

1:26:30 | Strategy Takeaways + Outro

Early category management
Incremental gains approach
FAAB and roster discipline

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OTW 251 - FAAB #6; April 26, 2026

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