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Fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season. These are free agent options to add off waivers, and our rankings will help you prioritize.
Next weekend, the calendar flips to June, and we will officially have had two months of the MLB season in the books. At RotoBaller HQ, we do a deep dive of the waiver wire and are back with more fantasy baseball advice. Today, we review our waiver wire rankings for Week 9 of the MLB season -- May 26th - June 1st. The list includes the top 100 hitters and pitchers to prioritize for this week. Find out where our updated waiver wire rankings have Marcelo Mayer, Ben Rice, Ryan Weathers, Will Vest, Matt Shaw, Cade Horton, and Jordan Beck.
It is essential to stay on top of the player news as we guide you through the injuries, prospect call-ups, recent hot streaks, and closer role changes. The Red Sox recently promoted top prospect Marcelo Mayer on Saturday. Mayer went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his MLB debut. Recent injuries include Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman, who was placed on the injured list with a "significant" right quad strain. Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw has been on a tear since being recalled to the majors and is slashing .346/.414/.538 over his last seven big-league games.
For those searching for injury replacements or whose teams need a boost, we have you covered with our latest fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for various league sizes to help you prioritize your waiver wire decisions. Good luck on waivers this week, RotoBallers!
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Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Baseball Week 9
Below is a 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 | Marcelo Mayer | SS | 22 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Ben Rice | 1B | 56 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Josh Lowe | OF | 57 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Ivan Herrera | C | 60 | Add in All Leagues |
| 5 | Justin Martinez | RP | 55 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 6 | Wilmer Flores | 1B | 49 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Chandler Simpson | OF | 28 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Zebby Matthews | SP | 18 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Austin Hays | OF | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Masyn Winn | SS | 53 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Ryan Weathers | SP | 27 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Matt Shaw | 2B,3B,SS | 50 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Jonathan Aranda | 1B,2B | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Bubba Chandler | SP | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Jake Burger | 1B,3B | 51 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 16 | Victor Scott II | OF | 33 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Jac Caglianone | 1B | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 18 | Colton Cowser | OF | 55 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | TJ Friedl | OF | 45 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | Grant Holmes | SP,RP | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Roman Anthony | OF | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Hayden Birdsong | SP,RP | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Michael Wacha | SP | 51 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Rhys Hoskins | 1B | 50 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Chase Meidroth | 2B,3B,SS | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | David Bednar | RP | 40 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Tyler Fitzgerald | 2B,SS,OF | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 28 | Cade Horton | SP | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 29 | Ryan McMahon | 3B | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Will Vest | RP | 41 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 31 | Jordan Beck | OF | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Matt Strahm | RP | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Kyle Manzardo | 1B | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Trent Grisham | OF | 39 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Jordan Lawlar | SS | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Agustin Ramirez | C,1B | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Will Benson | OF | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Jack Leiter | SP | 40 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Shelby Miller | RP | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 40 | Daniel Palencia | RP | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 41 | Cam Smith | 3B,OF | 11 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Jake Meyers | OF | 11 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Daulton Varsho | OF | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 44 | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | OF | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Tommy Kahnle | RP | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 46 | Jorge Lopez | RP | 1 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | Lucas Giolito | SP | 15 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Jason Adam | RP | 41 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | Nolan Schanuel | 1B | 11 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 50 | Hyeseong Kim | 2B,SS | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 51 | Brett Baty | 2B,3B | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 52 | Gunnar Hoglund | SP | 10 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 53 | Colt Keith | 1B,2B | 13 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 54 | Drew Pomeranz | RP | 6 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Josh Smith | 1B,3B,SS,OF | 21 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 56 | Brooks Lee | 2B,3B,SS | 4 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | Dalton Rushing | C,OF | 11 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | Drake Baldwin | C | 24 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Spencer Horwitz | 1B,2B | 2 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Cade Smith | RP | 33 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 61 | Camilo Doval | RP | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Gavin Sheets | 1B,OF | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Ben Brown | SP,RP | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Jackson Jobe | SP,RP | 43 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Noah Cameron | SP | 26 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Mike Yastrzemski | OF | 15 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Trevor Larnach | OF | 13 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Abner Uribe | RP | 18 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | Robert Hassell III | OF | 5 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Gabriel Moreno | C | 32 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Chris Paddack | SP | 16 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Jose Caballero | 2B,3B,SS,OF | 14 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Colin Rea | SP,RP | 35 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 74 | Stephen Kolek | SP,RP | 16 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 75 | Landon Knack | SP | 6 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 76 | Trey Sweeney | SS | 5 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 77 | Luisangel Acuna | 2B,SS | 6 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 78 | Griffin Jax | RP | 23 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 79 | Shane Smith | SP,RP | 26 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 80 | Justin Slaten | RP | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Kody Clemens | 1B,2B,3B | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Joe Boyle | SP | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | Lance McCullers Jr. | SP | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Pierce Johnson | RP | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | Daysbel Hernandez | RP | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 86 | Taijuan Walker | SP | 8 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 87 | Alejandro Osuna | OF | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 88 | Chad Green | RP | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 89 | Hunter Gaddis | RP | 17 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 90 | Yoan Moncada | 3B | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 91 | Jeremiah Estrada | RP | 14 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 92 | Logan Evans | SP,RP | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 93 | Eli White | OF | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 94 | Addison Barger | 3B,OF | 6 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 95 | Brad Keller | RP | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 96 | Jacob Misiorowski | RP | 8 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 97 | Santiago Espinal | 2B,3B,OF | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 98 | Ryan Zeferjahn | RP | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 99 | Zach Dezenzo | 1B,OF | 0 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 100 | Ronny Henriquez | RP | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
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