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OTW 271 - 2027 Opportunity Knocking: AL East
Saturday, 24 October, 2026
On The Wire Episode 271 — Opportunity Knocking: AL EastAdam and Kevin take “Opportunity Knocking” to the AL East as the Rays close in on the World Series. The division’s lineups have more open questions than its rotations, especially crowded infields in Boston and New York. Kevin shares live ADP from in-progress NFBC draft-and-holds, and the hosts look at how Teruaki Sato’s posting could play out around the CBA’s December 1 expiration.Welcome and Introduction 0:00-5:00AL East kickoff as Tampa Bay nears a World Series berthBoston Red Sox 5:00-25:00Few free-agent holes, but a crowded, banged-up infield clouds playing timePlayers Discussed: Sonny Gray, Garrett Whitlock, Curtis Mead, Caleb Durbin, Trevor Story, Franklin Arias, Nick Sogard, Mickey Gasper, Jarren DuranRotation set if Gray returns; Chapman stays the closerPlayers Discussed: Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello, Aroldis ChapmanNew York Yankees 25:00-40:00Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s exit opens second base; Spencer Jones takes center fieldPlayers Discussed: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Spencer Jones, José Caballero, Anthony Volpe, Luis García Jr., Ben Rice, Teruaki SatoBullpen rebuild starts with Bednar’s free agency; rotation stays deepPlayers Discussed: David Bednar, Cam Schlittler, Max Fried, Gerrit Cole, Will Warren, Carlos LagrangeToronto Blue Jays 40:00-50:00Five starters hit free agency, leaving two rotation spots openPlayers Discussed: José Berríos, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, Dylan Cease, José Soriano, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, Louis VarlandLeft field opens with Springer gone; Barger likely slides to the outfieldPlayers Discussed: George Springer, Kazuma Okamoto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ernie Clement, Andrés Giménez, Nathan Lukes, Addison BargerBaltimore Orioles 50:00-1:10:00Late-season injuries cloud the lineup; Basallo is a top-10 catcherPlayers Discussed: Luis Robert Jr., Jordan Westburg, Jackson Holliday, Blaze Alexander, Samuel Basallo, Coby Mayo, Gunnar Henderson, Pete AlonsoRotation needs a starter; Bautista vs. Helsley for the closer jobPlayers Discussed: Kyle Bradish, Shane Baz, Cade Povich, Anthony Eyanson, Félix Bautista, Ryan HelsleyTampa Bay Rays 1:10:00-1:30:00Peralta departs; expect a one-year veteran signingPlayers Discussed: Freddy Peralta, Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez, Shane McClanahan, Ryan Pepiot, Bryan BakerLate-season outfield breakouts and an Aranda leap could mean more plate appearancesPlayers Discussed: Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda, Yandy Díaz, Chandler Simpson, Liam Hicks, Jonny DeLuca, Victor Mesa Jr., Ryan Vilade, Carson Williams 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.
