OTW 268 - Final FAAB; September 20, 2026

On The Wire Episode 268 — Final FAAB (Sunday, September 20, 2026)Adam and Kevin close out the 2026 FAAB season with their traditionally shortest show, covering IL moves for Aaron Judge, Jackson Holliday and Logan Webb, Félix Bautista's return in Baltimore, Pete Fairbanks' season-ending surgery in Miami, and how playoff-bound clubs like the Dodgers, Red Sox and Phillies are managing their pitchers before October. The back half leans on last-week power, speed, and win chasers, plus a sprawling closer-by-committee picture, while Kevin urges listeners to load benches with hitters and spend extra time on Friday lineups, then signs off with a lighthearted reminder to thank your significant other.Welcome and News 0:00-30:00Aaron Judge hits the IL again and hopes to return for the playoffs; Spencer Jones misses Saturday's gamePlayers Discussed: Aaron Judge, Spencer Jones, José Caballero, Anthony Volpe, George Lombard Jr., Jazz Chisholm Jr., Ryan McMahonOrioles place Jackson Holliday on the IL, send down Heston Kjerstad and Cade Povich, and activate Félix BautistaPlayers Discussed: Jackson Holliday, Heston Kjerstad, Cade Povich, Félix Bautista, Rico García, Andrew Kittredge, Ryan Helsley, Jeremiah JacksonRelievers with clean ratios gain value as teams lean on bullpens in the final weekPlayers Discussed: Abner UribeLogan Webb hits the IL, ending his seasonPlayers Discussed: Logan WebbMarlins' Pete Fairbanks has thoracic outlet surgery, leaving Calvin Faucher and Michael Petersen in the saves mixPlayers Discussed: Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Michael PetersenDodgers get Edwin Díaz back and expect Roki Sasaki Sunday, with Justin Wrobleski in line for multiple innings<br