OTW 237 - Early Pitching Projections

On The Wire

Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting break down a busy week of Winter Meetings news before diving deep into early pitching projections. The guys cover major free-agent signings, closer movement, trades, waiver claims, and roster fallout across the league, then turn their attention to Steamer and PLV pitching projections. From innings and role uncertainty to injury risk, saves volatility, and early draft market inefficiencies, this episode is a must-listen for fantasy managers preparing for early drafts and draft-and-hold leagues.

Intro & Winter Meetings Fallout

Kyle Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies

Pete Alonso to Baltimore: Lineup Impact

Mike Yastrzemski Signs with Atlanta

Edwin Díaz to Dodgers & Saves Outlook

Tigers Bullpen: Finnegan vs. Will Vest

Pirates Add Gregory Soto

Pitcher Signings: Steven Matz & Mike Soroka

Padres Bullpen Clarity: Mason Miller

Waivers: Marco Luciano to Pirates

Yariel Rodríguez DFA & Landing Spots

Red Sox Trades: Oviedo & Vaughn Grissom

Nationals–Mariners Trade: Ferrer & Henry Ford

Transition to Pitching Projections

ADP vs Projections: Early Market Biases

Hunter Brown & Projection Skepticism

José Berríos Role & Innings Discrepancy

Injured Starters: Bradish & Wheeler

Saves Projections Are a Mess (Again)

Evaluating Closers Beyond Saves

Final Thoughts & Draft Strategy Takeaways

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