On The Wire - December delivers a full fantasy baseball news dump, and Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break it all down. From multi-team trades and bullpen shakeups to key free-agent signings and overseas imports, this episode covers how recent MLB transactions are already reshaping draft boards across redraft, dynasty, and draft-and-hold formats. The guys analyze playing-time impacts, role clarity, and where fantasy managers should be adjusting valuations heading into 2026 drafts. 00:00 – Intro & December News Dump Setup Show opening, winter meetings energy, framing the episode around a heavy December transaction cycle. 03:30 – Three-Team Trade: Rays / Pirates / Astros Brandon Lowe to Pittsburgh, Jake Mangum impact, Mike Burrows to Houston, and fantasy fallout for all three teams. 10:15 – Houston Rotation Outlook Mike Burrows pitch-mix changes, Spencer Arrighetti speculation, and spring training rotation battles. 15:45 – Orioles Acquire Shane Baz Baltimore’s rotation depth, Baz’s health, workload expectations, and ADP movement. 20:45 – Royals Trade for Isaac Collins Everyday playing time potential, Royals outfield construction, Jonathan India and Michael Massey discussion. 26:15 – Royals Bullpen: Matt Strahm Deal Kansas City bullpen roles, Phillies backfilling, and fantasy relevance of late-inning arms. 30:30 – Phillies Sign Brad Keller & Adolis García Keller’s bullpen role, Garcia’s everyday outfield opportunity, and lineup fit in Philadelphia. 35:45 – Diamondbacks Bring Back Merrill Kelly Arizona’s competitive window, rotation stability, and what this says about the team’s direction. 40:30 – Twins Sign Josh Bell Platoon expectations, lineup slot, power output, and draft value. 44:15 – Padres Re-Sign Michael King & Add Sung-Moon Song Michael King’s contract structure, injury trust level, and Song’s KBO-to-MLB fantasy upside. 50:00 – Yu Darvish Injury Update Concerns over Darvish’s future and draft board implications. 52:15 – Guardians Bullpen Additions Sean Armstrong, Justin Bruihl, and bullpen hierarchy behind Emmanuel Clase. 55:00 – Angels Reclamation Projects (Romano & Pomeranz) Closer speculation, trade value, and Angels bullpen volatility. 58:45 – Cubs Minor Moves Tyler Austin major-league deal and bullpen depth notes. 1:00:30 – Mets Sign Luke Weaver Setup role behind Devin Williams, ratio help, and speculative saves value. 1:03:45 – Rangers Sign Danny Jansen & Bullpen Shuffle Catcher playing time expectations, save uncertainty, and Texas bullpen dart throws. 1:08:15 – Giants Sign Adrian Houser Park effects, innings potential, and late-round SP appeal. 1:10:30 – Nationals Add Foster Griffin NPB returnee outlook, rotation lottery ticket discussion. 1:12:45 – Braves Re-Sign Ha-Seong Kim Stolen bases, batting average rebound hopes, and Atlanta infield depth. 1:15:00 – Closing Thoughts & Draft Strategy Takeaways Playing-time vs. projection discussion and final fantasy draft notes. Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting Subscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSS Join: PL+ | PL Pro Proud 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.
