Waiver Wire Spotlight
The fantasy baseball marketplace is buzzing as Week 19 approaches, with several players emerging as prime waiver wire targets across both Fantrax and the NFBC Online Championship.
CJ Abrams has exploded for six home runs, twelve RBIs and two stolen bases in just six games, a surge that has vaulted him into the conversation for the most valuable add of the week.
Jeremy Peña continues to dazzle, batting .500 while launching five homers in the previous week, and Gabriel Moreno is posting a .397/.462/.513 slash line in July, prompting the Diamondbacks to discuss a long‑term extension.
Christian Encarnacion‑Strand, the recent call‑up, has already compiled a .370/.414/.741 line with three homers, making him the most coveted acquisition in the current waiver pool.
Other notable adds include Zac Thornton, who fetched an average bid of $17 after a strong outing against the Brewers, and Keider Montero, whose 3.14 ERA and 0.98 WHIP paired with a reduced walk rate signal a breakout pitcher. Outfield speedster Steven Kwan is batting .403 this month and has already stolen four bases, while Ty France is posting career‑high exit velocity and hard‑hit metrics that translate into power surges. Meanwhile, catcher Shea Langeliers will miss the remainder of the season after a torn meniscus.
The upcoming four‑game series between the Athletics and the Red Sox is projected to be a tough stretch for Oakland, and fantasy owners should note that Michael King is slated to be traded, meaning he will not start for the Rockies this weekend. In contrast, Max Scherzer is expected to deliver a strong performance, positioning him as a top free‑agent target in deeper leagues.