AL free-agent bids get real in this week’s FAAB-focused look, with two-start windows and keeper-grade upside driving the top targets. Expect big money on Bradish and Early as immediate impact bets, while Alexander, Urquidy, and Mahle offer upside in shallower formats or as roll-the-dice options when a two-start week aligns. Depth pieces like Rivero, Cole, Eaton, and Loperfido provide later-week dart throws, and a handful of power bets (Meadows, O’Neill, Meadows) could swing the week in the right matchups.

Grid-based pricing and a player-grade scale guide decisions, helping managers allocate a $100 FAAB budget efficiently. The slate features a mix of rotation depth, bullpen stability, and situational bats—useful for chasing wins, ERA/WHIP gains, and stolen-base upside down the stretch. Keep an eye on two-start schedules, IL-returns, and late-season callups that can reshape rosters in competitive leagues.

Miami edged Detroit 6-4 in 11 innings after a tense extras duel that ended with a walk-off blast for the Marlins. Detroit built a 3-2 edge on an early Carpenter homer and a fifth-inning rally, only to watch Miami answer with Johnston’s sixth-inning solo shot and a dramatic late rally. Meadows and Carpenter supplied the offense for Detroit, while Will Vest and Rafael Montero fell victim to a chaotic finale. The Tigers head to Miami for the series finale hoping to turn the page.

Detroit exploded for nine runs in the seventh and rolled to a 12-2 win over New York, tightening its grip atop the AL Central. The middle game features a Rodón–Flaherty pitching duel as the Yankees chase a wild-card spot and the Tigers look to keep momentum against a familiar division foe. Rodón aims to lead the AL in wins but hasn’t solved Detroit this year, while Flaherty has shown volatility but can swing a game with a strong start.

Bookmakers list NYY as a moderate favorite while a SportsLine model pegs a Yankees win around 64% with various props on Guardians wins and Clay Holmes’ outs. For fantasy players, Meadows’ multi-hit night and Mize’s quality six-inning outing supply value, while Rodón’s history vs Detroit keeps expectations cautious in cash games.