Are you still alive? At this point you’re either in the head-to-head championship matchup or down to the nitty-gritty in roto leagues. Everything could come down to the moves you make this week. I’m here to provide middle infield options for one last push! As always, feel free to reach out to me directly @Roto_Dubs with any questions about the middle infield or fantasy baseball in general.

Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options for second base and shortstop, be sure to check out our famous waiver wire pickups list which is a running list that is updated daily.

Second Base (2B) Waiver Wire Pickups

Steve Pearce (BAL)—Owned in 14.4% of ESPN leagues

Gotta love a dude with multiple position eligibility. In the final week of the fantasy season, you can’t afford to have any empty roster slots. Pearce is going to be the ultimate Hail Mary pickup this week—over the last two weeks he’s hit four homers and racked up 10 RBIs while hitting .400 in seven games. I wouldn’t advise having Pearce on your roster any time but now, as it’s the roll-of-the-dice play that might win you your league.

Baller Move: Add in points leagues with 10+ teams/add in roto leagues with 10+ teams

Eddie Rosario (MIN)—Owned in 15.0%% of ESPN leagues

Another guy eligible at two spots (2B, OF), Rosario is very similar to Steve Pearce in regards to Hail Mary potential. If you’re not in a keeper or dynasty league, perhaps you ditch one of your big-name guys for a player like Rosario, who is hot at the moment. He’s hit three homers in his last eight games, and he has some speed to consider as well. You’re looking for this kind of player in championship week—pull the trigger.

Baller Move: Add in points leagues with 10+ leagues/ add in roto leagues with 10+ teams

Shortstop (SS) Waiver Wire Pickups

Ketel Marte (SEA)—Owned in 13.3% of ESPN leagues

Marte is hot, hot, hot. As you may have noticed by now, that’s the theme of this week’s article. He’s hit .396 over his last 15 games, and is striking out at a very low rate. He’s also swiped a couple of bags in that time frame, giving him seven in just 182 at-bats. He absolutely won’t help you out in the power categories, but if you’re looking for a guy who won’t hurt you and will boost your squad’s batting average, Marte is your guy.

Baller Move: Add in points leagues with 10+ leagues/ add in roto leagues with 10+ teams

Jed Lowrie (HOU)—Owned in 12.1% of ESPN leagues

I’ve been talking him up since March, and here’s my last-ditch effort. Lowrie has above-average power for a shortstop, and he is still hitting in the thick of a potent Astros lineup. He had a modest six-game hitting streak prior to going 0-5 last night, and he likely isn’t going to kill your average or strike out a bunch. He has nine home runs in just 212 at-bats this season,. If you’re desperate, I’d toss the dice and hope for a big fly or two.

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