Waiver Wire Watch: Key Statistical Categories
The latest fantasy baseball waiver wire roundup focuses on a handful of statistical categories that often dictate roster moves, from power surges to pitching dominance.
Casey Schmitt has erupted with four homers over the past week, pairing a .291 average with a surge in extra‑base hits that makes him an attractive add for teams needing a right‑handed power boost.
Miguel Andujar, meanwhile, has compiled three homers and seven RBIs while maintaining a .300 batting average over the last two weeks, positioning him as a reliable middle‑of‑the‑order option.
On the base‑running front, Carson Benge continues to showcase a .321 monthly average and eight stolen bases on the season, while Sam Antonacci’s .304 month‑long average and .392 on‑base percentage underscore his value as a leadoff catalyst.
Pitchers are also turning heads; Zebby Matthews has limited opponents to just two runs across 13 innings in his last two starts, and Jared Jones has fanned 132 batters over 121.2 innings in his rookie campaign, highlighting a rare strikeout upside.
Connor Prielipp has been equally impressive, allowing only 15 hits and nine walks over 25 innings before a recent setback, while Richard Lovelado has already secured four saves, three of which came in the past eight days, signaling a closer role that could pay dividends.
Finally, Payton Tolle’s 2.45 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 27.9% strikeout rate in recent outings suggest a potential breakout, making him a sleeper candidate for teams seeking reliable back‑end rotation depth.