OTW 255 - FAAB #10; May 24, 2026

On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hastings break down the key fantasy baseball news heading into the 10th FAAB period, including several notable prospect promotions, injured-list developments, changing playing-time situations, and a deep collection of waiver-wire targets for every roster need. The episode closes with category-specific speed and power plays, bullpen updates, and wild-card upside stashes for the stretch run toward Memorial Day. Episode Breakdown 0:00 – Opening, Memorial Day Check-In & PL Pro Promotion Memorial Day standings discussion PL Pro tools, weekly projections, and roster-management resources Players Mentioned: None 0:05 – Mets Prospect Promotions & Rotation Shakeups Zach Thornton 's debut Jonah Tong called up Christian Scott nearing return Rotation outlook and roster implications Players Mentioned: Jonah Tong , Zach Thornton , Christian Scott , Freddy Peralta , Nolan McLean , David Peterson , Craig Kimbrel 0:09 – Nationals, Prospect Returns & NL East News Dylan Crews recalled Playing-time outlooks Early fantasy expectations Players Mentioned: Dylan Crews , Brady House , Joey Wiemer 0:12 – Infield Playing-Time Battles Around the League Astros middle-infield changes Reds prospect movement Injury replacements and lineup opportunities Players Mentioned: Jeremy Peña , Sal Stewart and additional emerging infield options 0:20 – Prospect Promotions, Emerging Hitters & Deep-League Bats New opportunities created by injuries and demotions Evaluating short-term versus long-term roster value Speculative adds gaining everyday at-bats Players Mentioned: Various AL and NL waiver targets discussed throughout the segment 0:42 – Catcher Palooza: Injury Fallout & Waiver Replacements Ryan Jeffers ' hamate surgery Royce Lewis demotion discussion Minnesota lineup fallout Catcher streaming and replacement options Players Mentioned: Ryan Jeffers , <a href="https://pitcherlist.com/player/royce-lewis