Each week fantasy baseball managers scan the waiver wire for players whose recent performances or role changes suggest a surge in value, and this edition spotlights a diverse group of prospects and breakout hitters.
A.J. Ewing, who has appeared in three games for the New York Mets, has demonstrated a refined approach at the plate, showing a strong grasp of the strike zone that was honed in the minors.
Samuel Basallo continues to impress with a 10.3 percent barrel rate and a 48.3 percent hard‑hit rate, riding a seven‑game hitting streak that underscores his current hot streak.
Bryson Stott boasts a 95 percent zone‑contact rate and a 6.6 percent swing‑and‑miss percentage, while his hard‑hit rate has jumped 20.5 percent from a year ago, signaling a power breakout.
Adolis Garcia is posting a career‑high average exit velocity, underpinned by a 53 percent hard‑hit rate that makes him a frequent extra‑base threat.
Ezequiel Duran has been on a tear, slashing .333/.408/.561 over the last 20 games, adding two homers, two steals, 12 RBI and 13 runs scored.
Austin Martin’s speed remains a weapon, as he has already stolen seven bases in 30 appearances this season.
J.J. Bleday returned from the minors with a mission, batting .321 with six homers, 10 runs, 18 RBI and a 10‑to‑13 strikeout‑to‑walk ratio across 16 games.
Spencer Steer has compiled a .291/.381/.505 line over his last 30 games, including six homers, 19 runs, 11 RBI and two steals.
Luke Raley, despite limited plate appearances, is tied for 17th in baseball with 10 home runs, highlighting his efficiency as a power source.
Henry Bolte earned a call‑up from the Oakland Athletics and has been on a tear in Triple‑A, batting .348 with a 1.076 OPS, 12 homers, seven doubles, three triples, 28 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 37 games.
Ryan Waldschmidt’s promotion to the Arizona Diamondbacks has yielded a 5‑for‑18 start with two doubles, three RBI and a 5‑to‑1 strikeout‑to‑walk ratio in six games.
Zack Gelof has posted a .270/.316/.527 slash over 27 games since his debut, adding five homers and two steals.
Angel Martinez is slashing .258/.286/.530 over his last 20 games, contributing five homers, 10 RBI and four steals.
Sam Antonacci has hit .322/.414/.441 in his past 20 games, scoring 12 runs, driving in six and stealing three bases.
Chase Meidroth’s recent stretch shows a .311/.354/.446 line with two homers, 13 runs and eight RBI.
Carson Benge is batting .338/.377/.492 over his last 20 games, tallying two homers, 11 runs, 10 RBI and two steals.
TJ Rumfield merits consideration given the Colorado Rockies’ upcoming seven‑game stretch, which includes three home games that could boost his counting stats.
Broadcast Landscape Shift
In a major media realignment, Major League Baseball will return to NBC and Peacock in 2026, with NBC Sports set to air a slate of games and events across its platforms, promising increased visibility for the sport.
The new deal not only restores NBC’s historic role in baseball broadcasting but also integrates Peacock’s streaming reach, offering fans more flexible ways to follow the game.