Waiver Wire Watch: Key Additions and Streaming Options
Every day, fantasy baseball enthusiasts scour the waiver wire for the next breakout piece that can tip the scales in their league. With the summer heat pushing rosters to the brink, the latest batch of adds offers a mix of power arms and contact specialists.
Among the most coveted names is Cooper Pratt, a Milwaukee Brewers outfielder who has posted a .288/.379/.396 slash line over his first 132 major‑league plate appearances and already stolen ten bases. Close behind, Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates is drawing attention after a month in which he ranks eighth in the majors with a 27.6% strikeout‑to‑walk rate, a 2.00 ERA and a 0.63 WHIP.
Streaming options are also plentiful. Zac Thornton tops the ESPN most‑added list with a 2.43 ERA and a 0.91 WHIP, set to face the Marlins this weekend. Quinn Mathews, making his debut start in Toronto, has posted eye‑catching strikeout numbers but has struggled with walks in over 200 Triple‑A innings.
Other arms worth a look include Robert Gasser, who could serve as a streaming pick for Milwaukee against a 27th‑ranked Angels offense, and Andrew Abbott, who despite sub‑93 velocity and control issues has logged 530 innings of success and now meets the Pirates. Connor Prielipp returns from injury and will start in Seattle, a venue that traditionally favors left‑handed pitchers.
On the hitting side, Steven Kwan has surged over the past 30 days, batting .387/.472/.480 with five steals, while Jackson Holliday is hitting .382/.500/.436 and is eligible at both middle‑infield spots, making him a versatile flex option.
Finally, the Brewers’ lineup positioning and on‑base skills make Pratt a high‑run‑scoring candidate, a factor that could keep him in the conversation for weekly awards as the season progresses.