Waiver Wire Watch: June’s Hottest Add‑Ons
The latest waiver wire roundup highlights a surge of talent that has been steadily climbing the roster percentages on both CBS and Yahoo, making them prime targets for fantasy managers seeking a late‑season edge.
Caleb Durbin has been a standout, posting a .333/.364/.625 line in June with five homers and three stolen bases, while Henry Bolte is batting .317 with ten steals and two long balls, giving him a rare blend of speed and power.
Other regulars such as Willi Castro and Jake McCarthy have cemented everyday roles, and their consistent contact rates make them must‑adds for the week.
Among the emerging hitters, Denzer Guzman is starting at third base and delivering a .254/.323/.441 slash with three homers, while Blaze Alexander combines a .305/.361/.435 average with eight steals and three homers, and Cooper Pratt adds a .371 OBP and five steals without a home run.
Nasim Nuñez is on a hot streak, batting .371 in June with 31 steals but no homers, and Samad Taylor is posting a .361/.435/.426 line with six steals, though his power remains limited.
Lars Nootbaar’s two homers and .290 average against lefties, along with Nick Loftin’s .275/.354/.507 June surge in twelve straight starts, provide depth at the corner outfield and middle infield.
Matt Shaw’s four homers and four steals in limited recent starts, Andrew Benintendi’s 10 season homers as a strong‑side platoon bat, and Owen Caissie’s June power surge with four homers despite a .216 average add versatility.
Trevor Larnach, a strong‑side platoon bat, brings a .280 average, five homers and two steals, while Donovan Walton’s .329/.353/.524 line with three homers in 86 plate appearances makes him an attractive add.
Tommy Edman, returning from the injured list, is hitting .360/.429/.400 with no steals, and Ryan Kreidler is batting .289/.366/.500 with four homers over five straight starts at shortstop.
Francisco Alvarez continues to provide power with eight homers and a .256 average in 184 plate appearances, while Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini have combined to hit four homers each since returning from injury, with Caratini’s .351/.431/.632 June performance standing out.
Catchers such as Endy Rodríguez (3 homers, 2 steals, .256 average) and Kyle Teel (home run in 15 plate appearances after returning from the injured list) offer low‑cost options, while Cooper Ingle, though catcher‑qualified, is now serving as Cleveland’s DH with a .967 OPS and 12 homers in Triple‑A.
Other backup catchers like Jonah Heim (6 homers, .243 average) and Carson Kelly (.277 average, 4 homers) provide additional power, while Logan O’Hoppe (4 homers, .234 average) and Mickey Gasper (no homers or steals, .243 average in limited starts) round out the depth chart.
On the pitching side, Griffin Jax boasts a 0.90 ERA (2.88 xFIP), 1.05 WHIP and 9.5 K/9 over his last four starts, while Walker Buehler is emerging as a 3.00 ERA talent with improved strikeout and walk rates.
Jake Bennett, promoted in June, carries a 3.31 ERA (2.83 xFIP), 0.92 WHIP and 9.9 K/9, and Brandon Sproat posts a 3.48 ERA (3.17 xFIP) with a 2.2 BB/9, making them viable streamers.
Anthony Kay, Sean Burke, Sean Manaea, Ian Seymour, Martín Pérez, Keider Montero, David Peterson, Jose Cabrera, Alan Rangel, Javier Assad, Tyler Mahle, Reynaldo López, Kyle Leahy, Robert Gasser, Brady Singer, Dean Kremer and Cristian Javier each bring distinct profiles ranging from elite changeups to high‑velocity fastballs, offering a spectrum of streaming possibilities.
Relief options such as Yoendrys Gómez, Alex Lange and Dylan Lee provide closer‑type upside, while bench arms like Sean Burke remain streamer material despite a season‑high fastball velocity of 96.2 mph.