The newest CBS fantasy baseball ADD/DROP report zeroes in on a select group of players who entered the week with less than 40% roster coverage, a segment that frequently serves as the wellspring of breakout talent. This week’s spotlight falls on a mixture of hitters and arms whose recent statistics suggest they could provide a decisive edge to fantasy rosters.
Standout Performers
Among the position players, Zack Gelof’s strikeout rate has slipped from 24% in April to 22% in May, indicating improved contact, while Sam Antonacci is already up to five stolen bases and batting .288. Ezequiel Duran showcases a .286 average with four home runs and four steals, and Gavin Sheets has matched his career high with nine homers and added three steals. Austin Martin continues to surprise with a .297 average, two homers and seven stolen bases, and Jake Burger’s power surge includes nine homers and a career‑high three steals.
Other hitters worth monitoring include Jake McCarthy, who has compiled two homers, nine stolen bases and a .282 average, and Kody Clemens, who sits at four homers and five steals on the season. Anthony Volpe has logged 30 plate appearances with a .704 OPS and two steals, while Jacob Young trimmed his groundball rate from 54% to 39% and is up to six home runs, a career high.
The report also highlights several pitchers who have turned in strong recent outings. Justin Foscue, while primarily a hitter, has been batting .351/.390/.595 over an eight‑start stretch, but on the mound, Jacob Young’s groundball improvement has coincided with a surge in power. Pitchers such as Spencer Miles posted a 2.17 ERA and a 3.15 xFIP, and Cade Cavalli has kept his ERA under 4.00 despite a .367 BABIP. Connor Prielipp’s last start saw five earned runs, three walks and just one strikeout, while Christian Scott posted a 3.93 ERA with an 11.8 K/9 over his last four starts.
Prospects and Impact
Beyond the immediate stats, several prospects are beginning to carve out roles that could affect fantasy decisions. Esmerlyn Valdez was promoted after posting a .253/.381/.506 line with 10 home runs in Triple‑A, while Noelvi Marte is batting .374/.431/.569 with six homers and nine steals in the same league. Kaelen Culpepper, Cole Carrigg and Edwin Arroyo are also posting strong numbers that could translate into everyday playing time, making them attractive add‑drop targets for roster flexibility.
The pitching staff shows a similar pattern of emerging talent. Trevor McDonald holds a 3.74 botERA and a 2.92 xFIP, while Kai‑Wei Teng posted a 3.14 ERA and an 8.8 K/9 since stepping into the rotation. Martín Pérez has posted a 2.85 ERA and a career‑high 8.3 K/9, and David Peterson enjoyed a four‑start stretch with a 2.50 ERA and a 10.0 K/9. These performances suggest a deep pool of arms that could become weekly starters in deeper leagues.
Overall, the CBS ADD/DROP data underscores a recurring theme: players who are still under the radar but are delivering measurable improvements in key metrics — whether it’s a drop in strikeout rate, a surge in stolen bases, or a tightening of ERA — are the ones most likely to shift the balance of power in fantasy lineups. Keeping an eye on these trends can help managers make timely adds before the broader market catches on.