Promotions & breakout runs drive late-season fantasy intrigue as Baltimore stacks its top prospects. Samuel Basio and Dylan Beavers were promoted, with Basio poised to add catcher eligibility amid a defensively adaptable, power-heavy profile. Beavers brings a rare blend of power and speed, elevating the Orioles’ potential impact down the stretch. Caminero’s early-season power chatter remains a touchstone as the show weighs bold 35-HR forecasts and the realistic path to staying in the lineup.

On the pitching side, Nolan McClean and Hurston Waldrip headline the waiver-wire lift after impressive weekend showings; McClean’s velocity and plus breakers pair with control concerns, while Waldrip’s splitter-led mix offers upside in deeper leagues. The conversation widens to weekend standouts like Francisco Alvarez and Ben Rice behind the plate, and the risk-reward calculus around Wheeler’s IL stint looms large for Philadelphia.

Health updates dominate the breaking news: Wheeler’s blood clot complicates a top-tier season, while Francisco Alvarez leaves with a thumb concern and Yordan Alvarez begins a rehab assignment. The panel nudges Andrew Painter’s future opportunity as a potential fantasy pivot, and they debate catcher-depth implications, especially given the current depth at the position.

As the season winds down, the episode emphasizes careful rostering for catcher-eligible players (Basio, Rice, Alvarez) and aggressive pickup of dynamic prospect debuts (Beavers, Caminero). The feel is pragmatic: chase the breakout while accounting for playing time, eligibility rules, and innings risk in a sprint to peak fantasy weeks.