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Week 23 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Junior Caminero, Kerry Carpenter, Bowden Francis, Parker Meadows, DJ Herz, more

Kerry Carpenter - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

Fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 23 of the 2024 MLB season. These are free agent options to add off waivers, and our rankings will help you prioritize.

The fantasy baseball season is winding down, as we have around five weeks left of the 2024 MLB campaign. It's time to focus on who to pick up that could help you secure a fantasy baseball championship. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice for Week 23 (August 26 - September 1) of the 2024 MLB season.

The MLB will expand their rosters next Sunday, so expect more top prospects to be called up in September. Top prospects such as Dalton Rushing, Deyvison De Los Santos, Matt Shaw, Jordan Beck, Bubba Chandler, and Brandon Sproat could soon be up in the majors. Staying on top of the player news as we guide you through the injuries, prospect call-ups, and closer role changes is essential.

We've been working hard to assemble a list of 100 players to consider for various league sizes to help you prioritize your waiver-wire decisions. This edition features Junior Caminero, Kerry Carpenter, Bowden Francis, Parker Meadows, DJ Herz, and Max Meyer. Read more to see where these players rank in our waiver wire rankings for Week 23.

 

Week 23 Waiver Wire Roundup for Fantasy Baseball

Just like any other week, we have already put together an assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. You can see that full roundup below to help prepare you for waiver-wire runs. For Week 23, we have a few must-read articles:

 

Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Baseball Week 23

Below is a more direct and structured list of prioritized players to add from the waiver wire. This article will guide you with our weekly ranking for the relevant waiver-wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league (depending on the league size). The percentage rostered is from Yahoo leagues.

Rank Player Name Position % Ros.
Baller Move
1 Junior Caminero 3B 52 Add in All Leagues
2 Ryne Nelson SP 36 Add in All Leagues
3 Michael Kopech SP, RP 59 Add in All Leagues
4 Dylan Crews OF 26 Add in 10+ Team Leagues
5 TJ Friedl OF 41 Add in 10+ Team Leagues
6 Gavin Lux 2B, OF 60 Add in 10+ Team Leagues
7 Bowden Francis SP, RP 52 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
8 Lucas Erceg RP 48 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
9 Seranthony Dominguez RP 34 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
10 Justin Martinez RP 43 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
11 Wilyer Abreu OF 38 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
12 Edwin Uceta RP 27 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
13 Daniel Hudson RP 45 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
14 Kerry Carpenter OF 54 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
15 Spencer Arrighetti SP 45 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
16 Josh Lowe OF 57 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
17 Lawrence Butler OF 39 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
18 Brandon Lowe 2B 51 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
19 Tobias Myers SP 54 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
20 Parker Meadows OF 9 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
21 Victor Robles OF 9 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
22 Pete Crow-Armstrong OF 6 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
23 Albert Suarez SP, RP 33 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
24 Michael Toglia 1B, OF 32 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
25 Masyn Winn SS 37 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
26 Jose Tena 3B, SS 1 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
27 Joey Bart C 38 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
28 Porter Hodge RP 17 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
29 Jorge Lopez RP 20 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
30 Jorge Polanco 2B, 3B 29 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
31 Joey Loperfido OF 6 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
32 Zebby Matthews SP 18 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
33 Ramon Laureano OF 6 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
34 Joc Pederson OF 56 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
35 Ben Joyce RP 29 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
36 David Festa SP 14 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
37 Michael Busch 1B, 3B 43 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
38 Juan Yepez 1B, OF 14 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
39 Austin Wells C 30 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
40 Tyler Stephenson C 50 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
41 Colin Rea SP 64 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
42 JP Sears SP 46 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
43 Jesse Winker OF 29 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
44 Ernie Clement 2B, 3B, SS 23 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
45 Geraldo Perdomo 2B, 3B, SS 24 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
46 Cody Bradford SP, RP 33 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
47 Brendan Rodgers 2B 23 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
48 Aroldis Chapman RP 30 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
49 Josh Bell 1B 46 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
50 Isiah Kiner-Falefa 2B, 3B, SS, OF 25 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
51 Jhonkensy Noel 1B, 3B, OF 19 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
52 Eduardo Rodriguez SP 48 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
53 Jeffrey Springs SP 44 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
54 DJ Herz SP 11 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
55 Matthew Boyd SP 16 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
56 Jo Adell OF 12 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
57 David Hamilton 2B, SS 26 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
58 Whit Merrifield 2B, 3B, OF 13 Add in 12+ Team Leagues
59 Adrian Del Castillo C 19 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
60 Andrew Heaney SP, RP 16 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
61 Luke Raley 1B, OF 10 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
62 Hayden Birdsong SP 14 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
63 MJ Melendez C, OF 20 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
64 Matt Wallner OF 11 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
65 Yariel Rodriguez SP, RP 9 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
66 Andrew Nardi RP 4 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
67 Nick Martinez SP, RP 30 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
68 Manuel Rodriguez RP 2 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
69 Alejandro Kirk C 5 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
70 Michael Conforto OF 16 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
71 Calvin Faucher RP 10 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
72 Matt Vierling 3B, OF 23 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
73 Tyler Kinley RP 7 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
74 Jonah Bride 1B, 3B 15 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
75 Jesus Sanchez OF 4 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
76 Tyler Holton SP, RP 17 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
77 Shay Whitcomb SS 3 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
78 Will Wagner 2B 5 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
79 Trey Sweeney SS 1 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
80 Jace Jung 2B 5 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
81 Oswaldo Cabrera 2B, 3B, SS, OF 13 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
82 Andrew Vaughn 1B 27 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
83 Martin Perez SP, RP 24 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
84 A.J. Puk SP, RP 23 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
85 Jack Leiter SP 8 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
86 Deyvison De Los Santos 1B, 3B 7 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
87 Cooper Criswell SP, RP 1 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
88 David Peralta OF 13 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
89 Leody Taveras OF 5 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
90 Ivan Herrera C 1 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
91 Joe Boyle SP 5 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
92 Andrew Benintendi OF 6 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
93 Trevor Story SS 13 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
94 Max Meyer SP 15 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
95 Jake Cave 1B, OF 1 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
96 John Brebbia RP 1 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
97 Keider Montero SP 9 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
98 Miguel Vargas 2B, OF 1 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
99 Niko Kavadas 1B 0 Add in 15+ Team Leagues
100 Victor Scott II OF 2 Add in 15+ Team Leagues



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REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Tyler Soderstrom

Returns to A's Lineup
Tyler Warren

Sidelined on Wednesday with Toe Injury
Jaylen Waddle

Questionable for Week 3 Against Buffalo
Joe Burrow

Bengals Not Closing the Door on Joe Burrow Returning This Year
CFB

LaNorris Sellers to Play Against Missouri?
Kyle Tucker

Progress has "Plateaued"
Isaac Paredes

has "Outside Chance" to Return This Weekend
CFB

Kaidon Salter Expected To Start for Colorado on Saturday
Willson Contreras

Goes on 10-Day Injured List, Done for Season
Justin Fields

Ruled Out for Week 3 Due to Concussion
Jayden Reed

Out Indefinitely After Foot and Shoulder Surgery
Washington Commanders

Preston Smith Signs With Commanders
Trey Jemison III

Joins Knicks on Two-Way Contract
Kevin McCullar Jr.

Signs New Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Matt Ryan

Returns to Knicks on Exhibit 10 Contract
New York Knicks

Alex Len Signs Exhibit 9 Deal With Knicks
Nickeil Alexander-Walker

Expected to Take on Larger Offensive Role With Hawks
Thomas Sorber

Undergoes Surgery
Dominic Canzone

Has Five-Hit, Three-Homer Game Tuesday
Cal Raleigh

Sets Single-Season Home Run Record for a Switch-Hitter
Jayden Reed

Undergoes Clavicle and Foot Surgeries, Out for Foreseeable Future
Bo Bichette

to Miss Rest of Regular Season
Zach Neto

Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Hand Injury
Yordan Alvarez

Out on Tuesday, Dealing With "Significant" Ankle Sprain
Aaron Jones Sr.

Vikings Place Aaron Jones Sr. on Injured Reserve With Hamstring Injury
CFB

Diego Pavia Refutes Report of Seeking Seventh Collegiate Season
Christian Kirk

Expected to Return in Week 3
CFB

Diego Pavia Seeking Another Year of Eligibility
Tarik Skubal

on Track to Start Thursday
CFB

Kevorian Barnes Questionable Against SMU
Bo Bichette

has Short-Term Knee Injury, Could Return for Postseason
Tosan Evbuomwan

Joins Knicks
NBA

Kai Jones Links Up With EuroLeague Team
Bismack Biyombo

Returns to Spurs
Bones Hyland

Rejoins Timberwolves
Kobe Bufkin

Moves to Brooklyn
Trey Yesavage

Sets Franchise Strikeout Record On Monday
Yordan Alvarez

To Receive MRI For Sprained Left Ankle On Tuesday
Willson Contreras

Exits Early Monday With Right-Biceps Tightness
Yordan Alvarez

Exits With Ankle Sprain
Brock Bowers

Officially Active on Monday Night
Jauan Jennings

Day-to-Day With Ankle Injury
Logan O'Hoppe

Activated Off Seven-Day Injured List
CBJ

Denton Mateychuk Dealing With Groin Issue
Bo Horvat

Fine for Training Camp
Kirby Dach

on Track to Be Ready for Opening Night
Jose Altuve

Returns Against Rangers
J.J. McCarthy

Expected to Miss 2-4 Weeks With High-Ankle Sprain
J.J. McCarthy

Likely Out for Week 3 With High-Ankle Sprain
Jean Silva

Gets Finished For The First Time In His Career
Aaron Jones Sr.

Unlikely to Play in Week 3 Due to Hamstring Injury
Diego Lopes

Returns To The Win Column
Jayden Daniels

' Week 3 Status in Doubt
Rob Font

Outclassed In The Noche UFC 3 Co-Main Event
David Martinez

Wins His Second UFC Fight
Jared Gordon

Suffers Brutal TKO Loss At Noche UFC 3
Rafa Garcia

Wins Back-To-Back Fights
Brian Thomas Jr.

Dealing with Wrist Injury
Dustin Stoltzfus

Drops A Decision At Noche UFC 3
Kelvin Gastelum

Gets Back In The Win Column
Diego Ferreira

Suffers Second-Round TKO
Alexander Hernandez

Extends His Win Streak With A Brutal TKO
Quang Le

Suffers First-Round Knockout
Santiago Luna

Shines In His UFC Debut
Christopher Bell

Earns his First Bristol Cup Series Victory
Alex Bowman

Falls Short of Advancing Through Cup Series Playoffs
Chase Briscoe

Collects his Third Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Ryan Blaney

Strong Top-Five Bristol Performance Advances him to the Playoffs
Corey Heim

Earns his First Career Cup Series Top-10 Finish at Bristol
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Leads Greece to Bronze Medal
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Drops 28 Points in EuroBasket Finals
CFB

Indiana's Lee Beebe Jr. Out for Season with Knee Injury
Dennis Schröder

Dennis Schroder Named EuroBasket MVP
Bryce Eldridge

Giants to Promote Bryce Eldridge
Jaren Jackson Jr.

Progressing in Recovery
Jonathan Kuminga

Receives New Offer From Warriors
Kenneth Walker III

Bounces Back with Big Week 2 Performance
Bijan Robinson

Rushes for 143 Yards in Week 2
Justin Fields

Currently in Concussion Protocol
Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals Calling Around to Available Free-Agent Quarterbacks
Joe Burrow

to Undergo Surgery, Out at Least Three Months
Emil Heineman

Aiming to Take the "Next Step" This Season
Braeden Cootes

Good to Go for Camp
Ivan Fedotov

Blue Jackets Acquire Ivan Fedotov From Flyers
Garrett Crochet

Punches Out 12 in Win
Cole Ragans

to Return on Wednesday
George Kirby

Strikes Out 14 in Win
Quentin Grimes

Still Not Close to a New Contract Agreement
Joel Embiid

"Looking Slender, Spry and in Positive Spirits"
Ty Gibbs

Has Arguably his Best Career Drive, but Only Finishes 10th
Chase Elliott

Despite Crashing Out at Bristol, Chase Elliott Advances to Round of 12
Austin Dillon

Misses Round of 12 After Extremely Mediocre Bristol Run
Shane Van Gisbergen

Shane van Gisbergen Fails to Advance to Round of 12
Josh Berry

Finishes Last in All Three Round of 16 Races to Fail to Advance
CFB

Ryan Williams Explodes In Return To Field
CFB

Drew Allar Plays Mediocre Game In Blowout Win
CFB

LaNorris Sellers Exits Game In Blowout Loss
CFB

DJ Lagway Tosses Five Interceptions In Loss
CFB

Garrett Nussmeier Plays Game Manager in Saturday's Win
CFB

CJ Carr Remains Poised In Narrow Loss
CFB

John Mateer Leads Oklahoma In Rout
CFB

Arch Manning Struggles Against UTEP
CFB

Jeremiah Smith Impresses In Win
CFB

Sam Leavitt Shines As Arizona State Rebounds From Week 2 Loss
Ivan Demidov

Turning Heads in Rookie Camp
NHL

Calvin de Haan Signs With Swedish Team
Samuel Girard

Skates With Non-Contact Jersey
Mackenzie Blackwood

Dealing With Injury Ahead of Training Camp
Spencer Knight

Signs Three-Year Extension With Blackhawks
Chris Buescher

May have Another Solid Run at Bristol
Corey Perry

Out 6-8 Weeks Following Surgery
Kyle Busch

Should DFS Managers Roster Kyle Busch at Bristol?
Ricky Stenhouse Jr

Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Too Risky to Consider Rostering at Bristol?
Michael McDowell

Could be A Solid Value Option For Bristol DFS Lineups
Chase Elliott

Probably Won't Factor in for Bristol Win
NASCAR

Bubba Wallace Not as Strong at Bristol as Other Short Tracks
Alex Bowman

Needs to Win to Make Round of 12
Ross Chastain

has Never Led at Bristol but Has Been Pretty Consistent
Austin Dillon

Richmond Speed Unlikely to Carry Over to Bristol
Josh Berry

Might Run Well at Bristol, but Almost Certainly Won't Win to Advance
Justin Haley

Bristol One of Justin Haley's Few Recent Bright Spots
CFB

Austin Simmons Listed As Game-Time Decision Against Arkansas
CFB

Nico Iamaleava Struggles In Fourth Straight Loss
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen

Dealing With a "Tweak"
BUF

Alexandar Georgiev Joins Sabres on One-Year Deal
Corey Perry

Injured During Pre-Camp Skate
CFB

Antonio Williams Out Against Georgia Tech
CFB

CJ Bailey Flashes Again in Win Over Wake Forest
CFB

Jaxson Moi a Game-Time Decision for Tennessee on Saturday
Jean Silva

A Favorite At Noche UFC 3
Diego Lopes

Set For Noche UFC 3 Main Event
Rob Font

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
David Martinez

Set For Noche UFC 3 Co-Main Event
Rafa Garcia

An Underdog At Noche UFC 3
Jared Gordon

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Dustin Stoltzfus

Looks To Return To The Win Column
Kelvin Gastelum

In Dire Need Of Victory
Diego Ferreira

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Malcolm Brogdon

Heading to Knicks on One-Year Deal
Landry Shamet

Staying with the Knicks

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