The latest waiver wire roundup focuses on players who are still flying under the radar in most fantasy leagues, yet have posted compelling statistics over the past few weeks. From breakout hitters to relievers stepping into closer roles, the pool of viable additions is broader than ever.
Rising Position Players
Among the position players making noise, Caleb Durbin has combined a .301 batting average with a .361 on‑base rate and eight homers since early June, while Nick Gonzalez is batting .318 over 39 games and A.J. Ewing is delivering a .291 average with six long balls and a healthy stolen‑base total. Shortstop Brayan Rocchio continues to rank in the top ten at his position according to the FanGraphs Player Rater, and utility man Tommy Edman is on a six‑game hitting streak that includes two steals in July.
Cole Carrigg’s early‑season OPS flirted with .900, though his playing time is now uncertain, while Garrett Mitchell is riding a .333 average and a .942 OPS over his last 30 contests. Andrés Chaparro’s recent explosion featured four hits, two homers and eight RBI in a single game, underscoring his power potential. Victor Mesa Jr. brings elite bat speed and strong underlying power metrics, and Jacob Gonzalez made an immediate impact with a home run in his first Pirates start.
Pitching Options
On the mound, the guide highlights several arms with recent breakout performances. Cade Cavalli posts a 3.78 ERA with a 26.2% strikeout rate, while Shane Drohan sits at a 3.20 ERA across 76 innings. Yoendrys Gómez, the Minnesota Twins’ closer, has already recorded 12 saves, and Christian Scott’s fastball‑sweeper combo has helped him maintain a 2.87 ERA. Grant Taylor is emerging as the likely closer for the White Sox, and both Brandon Sproat and Tyler Wells have shown recent form that could translate into more save opportunities.
Broadcast Landscape
Beyond the roster moves, the baseball world is preparing for a major media shift. Major League Baseball will return to NBC and Peacock in 2026, bringing Sunday Night Baseball back to traditional network television and expanding streaming options across the platforms.
With these additions and the upcoming broadcast changes, fantasy managers have a fresh set of targets to evaluate, and the broader baseball audience can look forward to a new era of televised coverage.