Week 18 Waiver Wire Spotlight
Mid‑week fantasy baseball managers are turning their attention to the final stretch of the regular season, and the waiver wire is buzzing with options that can tip the balance in Week 18.
Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies has been on a tear, posting a .302 average over his last twelve outings while driving in eleven runs and adding two home runs. His recent surge makes him a prime candidate for any roster needing a reliable middle‑of‑the‑order bat.
Another name generating buzz is Bryce Eldridge of the San Francisco Giants, who despite a modest .256 average has already cracked eleven homers, scored thirty‑three times and amassed twenty‑five RBIs in just sixty‑five games. The power numbers suggest a breakout could be imminent.
Luis Rengifo, now with the San Diego Padres, is riding a .433 batting streak across nine games, having already hit two homers, driven in seven runs and crossed the plate seven times himself. His hot start could provide a quick boost in categories ranging from batting average to runs.
On the pitching side, Hogan Harris of the Oakland Athletics brings a 29.5% strikeout rate and a 30.5% hard‑hit rate that sit in the 95th percentile, underscoring his potential to dominate as the team’s closer.
Ben Joyce, rehabbing at Triple‑A Salt Lake, has been turning heads with his fastball that topped out at 103.1 MPH in recent appearances, indicating that a major‑league return could be closer than many expect.
Griffin Conine of the Miami Marlins is another player to watch, batting .319 over his last sixteen games while launching five homers and knocking in eight runs, a combination that could help fantasy teams in both power and RBI categories.
With these six options on the radar, managers can strategically plug gaps in their lineups, whether they need a surge in run production, a boost in home runs, or a reliable arm to close out games. Monitoring their recent performances and upcoming matchups will be key to maximizing impact before the season’s final weeks.