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OTW 258 - FAAB #13; June 14, 2026
Sunday, 14 June, 2026
0:00 – Intro, FAAB Strategy & MLB NewsDiscussion of FAAB bankroll management and early-season bidding results.MLB news, injuries, promotions, demotions, role changes, and prospect call-ups.Players discussed: Jacob Latz, Jesus Rodriguez, Mark Vientos, Jared Young, Matt Shaw, Kevin Alcantara, Jameson Taillon, Matthew Boyd, Javier Assad, Ben Brown, Colin Rea, Shota Imanaga, Cade Horton, Justin Steele, Moisés Ballesteros, Michael Conforto, Nolan Jones, Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Ryan Walker, Daulton Varsho, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hagen Smith, and others.23:48 – News & FAAB-Relevant DevelopmentsContinued coverage of injury news, bullpen changes, prospect promotions, and roster movement impacting fantasy value.Players discussed: Daniel Espino, Adolis García, Nolan Jones, Ryan Walker, Alan Roden, Myles Straw, Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado, and additional waiver-wire relevant names.39:57 – Power Targets (HR/RBI)FAAB recommendations for managers chasing home runs and RBI production.Players discussed: Jared Young, Dalton Rushing, Mark Vientos, Jorge Polanco and other power-focused waiver options.44:00 – Speed Targets (Runs/Stolen Bases)Speed-focused pickups and stolen-base upside.Players discussed: Cole Carrigg and additional speed-category options.46:35 – Opportunity Targets (Plate Appearances/Batting Average)Everyday playing-time gainers and hitters positioned for volume.Players discussed: Cole Carrigg, Dalton Rushing, Alan Roden, Myles Straw and other playing-time beneficiaries.50:56 – Pitching Volume Targets (Wins/Strikeouts)Streaming starters, two-start pitchers, and strikeout upside arms.Players discussed: Hagen Smith, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, Andrew Alvarez.55:20 – Pitching Ratios Targets (ERA/WHIP)Arms capable of helping ERA and WHIP while maintaining useful workloads.Players discussed: Andrew Alvarez, David Peterson, Lucas Giolito, various ratio-focused relievers and starters.58:10 – Saves TargetsBullpen situations and relievers with paths to saves.Players discussed: Hogan Harris, Elvis Alvarado and additional speculative save options.1:07:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing CommentsWrap-up of the week's FAAB recommendations and roster-management strategy.OTW 25 Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
