The latest fantasy baseball waiver wire roundup zeroes in on the statistical categories that often decide league titles, from power surges to baserunning bursts and pitching breakouts.
One of the most compelling stories belongs to Joc Pederson, who has launched four homers over his last five contests, slugging .614 and posting a .944 OPS since May 26th, making him a prime target for teams needing a jolt in the long‑ball department.
Luis Garcia Jr. is another must‑start option, batting .381 over his past 42 at‑bats and delivering a go‑ahead homer against Cam Schlittler, while also driving in 28 runs in his last 24 starts against right‑handed pitchers.
On the speed front, Jake McCarthy is batting above .300 with a .344 on‑base percentage and has already stolen 13 bases this season, while Henry Bolte adds 10 thefts in just 41 games and carries a .305 average.
Pitching Prospects on the Rise
Pitching prospects are also making noise. Kris Bubic, who posted an ERA under 2.68 in each of his prior two seasons, is expected to shed his current 4.11 ERA as the second half unfolds, and Trevor Rogers, who finished last year with a 2.70 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP, remains an elite option.
Ryan Weathers has fanned 95 batters in 86.2 innings and boasts a 1.46 ERA and 0.97 WHIP over his last two starts, while Connelly Early, fresh off seven wins, is slated to meet the Nationals and White Sox in his next two outings.
Finally, reliever Clayton Beeter has already collected six saves and could serve as a solid third‑closer for fantasy managers hunting for reliable save production.