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It's hard to believe that the season for both real and fake baseball is already more than halfway over. Hopefully you're in contention, or at least on the bubble.
Either way, there's still time to make a run. These players, available in the majority of fantasy baseball leagues, can help you do it.
Editor’s Note: To read about even more waiver wire options for the outfield, be sure to check out our famous waiver wire pickups list which is a running list that is updated daily.
Week 16 Waiver Wire Adds in the Outfield
Steven Souza Jr., Tampa Rays (49 percent owned)
Souza is on track to return from the disabled list on Tuesday. A three true outcomes guy with speed, he's walked, struck out, or homered in over half of his plate appearances. The 26-year-old rookie is on pace for 45 HR+SB. He's streaky and the high strikeout total means his batting average will always be a liability. Still, who else are you going to find on the waiver wire with double digit homers and steals?
Curtis Granderson, New York Mets (49 percent)
The Mets are a terrible offensive team this year, but Granderson has been a bright spot. Hitting at the top of the order, he's managed to score 44 runs even with the struggles of those behind him, thanks to a solid .344 OBP. After managing just one homer in April, he started Friday night's game in Arizona with his 14th of the season. Over the past month, the Grandy Man has posted an .892 OPS. He's also chipped in five steals on the year. At 34, his best days are clearly behind him, but there's value to be had here.
Kyle Schwarber, Chicago Cubs (47 percent)
Odds are Schwarber won't be below the 50 percent cutoff for long - maybe not even by the time you read this. The rookie returned to the majors on Friday with a three-hit effort, picking up right where he left off in his June cameo. With Miguel Montero sidelined perhaps through the end of August, Schwarber should be up with the Cubs for good. He won't play every day since he's catching, and that's the position in which you're best off using him. However, he does have outfield eligibility in Yahoo leagues, and this kid can rake. He's long gone in keeper and dynasty leagues, but many redraft owners should have a chance to grab him off the wire.
Jarrod Dyson, Kansas City Royals (18 percent)
The injury to Alex Gordon was bad news for the Royals' AL pennant defense, but it gives Dyson ample opportunity to make a fantasy impact barring a trade. He's stolen 30 or more bases each of the last three seasons despite being a part-time player and is 11-for-12 this year. For his career, he's on a 67 SB per 500 AB pace. He won't be of much help anywhere else, but Dyson should provide a big boost to owners who need to inject a little speed into their rosters.
David Peralta, Arizona Dbacks (13 percent)
Peralta has been one of the best hitters in the game over the last month, slashing .306/.404/.600 with three homers and 26 R+RBI. His overall mark sits at .272/.349/.488, with eight homers, four steals, 36 runs, and 40 RBI. With A.J. Pollock entrenched in center and Yasmany Tomas too much of a liability to play third base, Peralta may lose some at-bats going forward now that Ender Inciarte is healthy. That will be less of a concern if he keeps hitting as well as he has. Even if not, he's a solid contributor across the board when he does play.
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