The latest fantasy baseball waiver wire roundup highlights a mix of under‑the‑radar hitters and arms who are seeing increased roster interest on CBS and Yahoo.
Kody Clemens is emerging as a reliable source of power and speed, having already logged 11 home runs and six stolen bases in just 248 plate appearances while starting every game for his club.
Henry Bolte, a rookie outfielder, is surprising with a .317 average despite a 28% strikeout rate, and his 2 homers and 7 steals in limited at‑bats make him an intriguing add.
Cole Carrigg offers a rare combination of a strong eye (14% walk rate) and modest power, though his .222 average suggests a need for patience before he becomes a staple.
Willi Castro continues to start daily, delivering five homers, five steals and a .282 average, positioning him as a versatile middle‑infield option.
Veteran Paul Goldschmidt remains a must‑roster as long as he keeps starting, having already supplied 11 homers in 193 plate appearances.
Dylan Crews, despite a low .186 batting average on balls in play, shows improved power and contact metrics that could translate into better results as the season progresses.
Cedric Mullins, while batting a modest .223 BABIP and posting a .597 OPS, still contributes six homers and 12 steals, making him a potential swing‑factor player.
Tristan Peters adds a modest .285 average and a few steals, providing depth at the bottom of the lineup.
Jake Mangum brings speed with 13 stolen bases and a .296 average, though he lacks power and may be best used in deeper leagues.
Blaze Alexander has started five of the last six games at third base, batting .304/.358/.416 and stealing eight bases, indicating a breakout possibility.
Josh Bell is currently in the lineup and delivering power, having already hit nine homers.
Garrett Mitchell’s recent stretch shows a .258/.354/.424 line with five homers and six steals, though his playing time remains inconsistent.
Troy Johnston’s recent performance includes a .312/.373/.440 slash with three homers and four steals in 261 plate appearances, though he has been sitting in three of the last four games.
Andrew Benintendi, a strong‑side platoon bat, has already cracked nine homers this season.
Heriberto Hernández has started seven of the last eight games, posting a .903 OPS and four homers in June, though his 34% strikeout rate remains a concern.
Samad Taylor is starting and delivering a .375/.432/.475 line while adding four stolen bases, making him a high‑upside utility option.
Kyle Karros is on fire in June, batting .347/.418/.531 with a dramatically reduced 7% strikeout rate.
Tyler Callihan, in just 40 major‑league plate appearances, is batting .303/.425/.606 with a .400 BABIP, showing a potent mix of power and patience.
Denzer Guzman’s AAA numbers (.336 average, 12 homers, 9 steals) have not yet translated to the majors, where he sits at .244 with just one homer and one steal.
Tommy Edman, after returning from the injured list, has seen nine plate appearances without any red flags, though he may eventually settle into a platoon role.
Christian Moore, despite a strong AAA performance (.333/.468/.585 with 9 homers and 10 steals), is struggling in the majors with a 54% contact rate and a 78% strikeout rate.
Lars Nootbaar, a strong‑side platoon bat, has added two homers since returning from the injured list.
Gabriel Rincones Jr. has seen limited major‑league action (15 plate appearances) with a .091 BABIP, indicating a small sample size.
Colt Keith’s recent stretch shows inconsistency, with a three‑home‑run game followed by two hitless games.
Esteury Ruiz has only three starts in the last ten games and is currently considered unrosterable.
Jordan Lawlar is dealing with a hamstring injury but has posted a career‑best 80% contact rate and a 23% strikeout rate with one homer and four steals in 44 plate appearances.
Endy Rodríguez has been solid over 80 plate appearances, batting .254/.405/.444 with three homers and two steals.
Kyle Teel, on a rehab assignment in Triple‑A, is crushing it with a 1.145 OPS and two homers.
Logan O’Hoppe has been productive in June, posting a .341/.356/.568 line without any obvious talent changes.
Joshua Báez is hitting .276/.347/.625 with 24 homers and 12 steals in 294 Triple‑A plate appearances.
Luis Lara is batting .314/.426/.450 with seven homers and 20 steals in 292 Triple‑A plate appearances.
Emerging Pitching Options
Griffin Jax has posted a 2.70 ERA (3.54 xFIP) with a 1.18 WHIP and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings since moving into the rotation.
Sean Manaea, after adding a cutter in mid‑May, is sitting at a 3.09 ERA (3.35 xFIP), a 0.99 WHIP and 9.3 strikeouts per nine.
Andrew Alvarez combines a 3.49 ERA (3.08 xFIP) with a 1.45 WHIP, a 55% ground‑ball rate and 9.9 strikeouts per nine.
Slade Cecconi improved to a 2.16 ERA (3.19 xFIP) in June and has lowered his walk rate to 2.2 per nine since May 12.
Martín Pérez offers a 2.78 ERA (3.85 xFIP, 5.10 botERA) with a 1.07 WHIP, 48% ground balls and 7.4 strikeouts per nine.
Brandon Young’s splitter usage has yielded a 2.20 ERA (4.18 xFIP, 3.90 botERA) with a 1.04 WHIP and 6.1 strikeouts per nine.
Shane Drohan, now a starter, holds a 4.43 ERA (3.95 xFIP, 3.99 botERA) with a 1.28 WHIP and 8.4 strikeouts per nine in four starts.
Andre Pallante continues to deliver a 3.76 ERA (4.10 xFIP), 1.20 WHIP and 7.3 strikeouts per nine, with two upcoming starts against Arizona and Miami.
Javier Assad has dominated recent opponents, posting a 1.00 ERA and 0.61 WHIP over his last three starts.
Anthony Kay has increased his strike‑throwing efficiency, posting a 2.8 K/9 and a 4.21 xFIP since early May.
Robert Gasser posted a solid first start of five innings, five strikeouts, two walks and zero earned runs, while reducing his walk rate to 2.9 per nine.
Eric Lauer has ridden a lucky .206 BABIP and 94% LOB% to a 3.22 ERA, though the sustainability of that luck is uncertain.
Brady Singer, with a 5.00 ERA talent level, is scheduled for two upcoming starts against the Brewers and Pirates.
Tyler Phillips sits at a 5.64 ERA (4.71 xFIP, 3.99 botERA) with a 1.52 WHIP (4.4 BB/9) and 7.3 strikeouts per nine since joining the rotation.
Sam Aldegheri, a 5.00 ERA talent, is lined up for a two‑start week against Baltimore and West Sacramento without signs of improvement.
JR Ritchie’s 5.3 BB/9 yields an unplayable 1.37 WHIP, making him a risky fantasy option.
Kodai Senga’s 6.8 BB/9 suggests he should not be rostered until he can better control his walks.
Relief corps updates: Yoendrys Gómez is a below‑average closer, Caleb Kilian is a good closer, Tony Santillan is a below‑average closer, Jacob Webb is a good reliever temporarily serving as closer, Elvis Alvarado is an average reliever sharing closer duties, Mason Barnett is a good reliever sharing closer duties, Hogan Harris is a below‑average reliever sharing closer duties, Grant Taylor is a great reliever who might share closer duties, and Brad Lord is a good reliever a step or two away from closing.
Overall, the blend of high‑upside hitters and emerging arms provides ample options for fantasy managers seeking to boost roster productivity before the next scoring period.