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Mike's fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters to add as category boosters for Week 7 of 2026. His top hitters to pick up or stream for HR, RBI, SB, AVG, and runs.
Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 7 of the 2026 MLB season. We are seeing FAAB budgets be strained each week, and many folks have already overspent their budgets in six scant weeks. I feel your pain and want to help, and that is why this article exists!
Many of our teams are experiencing tough times. The wave of injuries never seems to stop, and we have to ride the wave and keep trying to find productive players for our teams. Rule number one: never give up on your fantasy teams, no matter how they look the first week of May. My teams are glum. Yet hope lives on and we continue to play the game in hopes of things turning around now at the quarter pole.
We will give you three options for each of the five offensive categories in a standard five-by-five league. All hitters will be listed by their percentage of rostered players on Yahoo!, with a maximum of 50%. Let's see who can help boost your categories.
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Ryan Waldschmidt, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (16% rostered)
Waldschmidt got the call after the team decided to move on from outfielder Alek Thomas last week. The rookie should get reps in the starting outfield, at least until Jordan Lawlar returns from his injury. Even though he is hitting lower in the order, he provides a nice blend of pop and speed, and could be a kind of second leadoff hitter even while hitting ninth. He should be added in most formats this weekend.
Zack Gelof, 2B/3B/OF, Athletics (10% rostered)
Gelof could see his playing time dwindle, but he has been hitting and playing too well to be relegated to a bench role for the Athletics. Gelof is hitting .258 with three homers, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Six of those runs have come in the last week.
With injuries to key players like Max Muncy and Jacob Wilson, Gelof should continue to get playing time at third base. Outfield reps might dry up with the recall of top prospect Henry Bolte.
Evan Carter, OF, Texas Rangers (5% rostered)
Carter is off to a miserable start at the plate this year, but are there any signs that he could be coming out of it? Yet he continues to steal bases despite his lagging hit tool. The fact that Carter should be better gives me some hope, so if you are desperate for steals, consider Carter.
Home Runs (HR) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Boosters
Ryan Jeffers, C, Minnesota Twins (43% rostered)
Jeffers continues to get lots of playing time in Minnesota, and he hit two home runs over the last week. The veteran catcher is hitting .299 with six home runs and 25 RBI, and should be able to post these kinds of numbers from the three spot in the batting order. Many of our teams need catching help, and you should consider Jeffers if you are one of them.
Spencer Steer, 1B/OF, Cincinnati Reds (17% rostered)
Steer seems to be an afterthought in many leagues, but he is homering weekly and getting more playing time in Cincinnati. Steer has also scored three runs this week, even as his paucity of RBI (only 13 with his seven home runs) may keep fantasy players away.
Steer is getting daily at-bats in a packed Cincinnati lineup, holding down the second spot in the order. Add in that he is eligible at both first base and outfield, and you have a useful player for your roster to spell an injured or ineffective player.
Luke Raley, 1B/OF, Seattle Mariners (16% rostered)
The veteran has four home runs over the last two weeks. Known for hitting his homers in bunches due to playing time constraints. Raley is up to nine homers and 24 RBI in only 107 at-bats, an impressive rate to start his season. If he keeps hitting this way, he may work himself out of the right field platoon he is in right now. He can definitely help you catch up in home runs if you are lagging while he's on this hot streak.
Runs Batted In (RBI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Boosters
Bryson Stott, 2B/SS, Philadelphia Phillies (36% rostered)
Stott is showing signs of recovery from his early-season slump, and he is undervalued in many leagues. His May stat line is more of what we expect from him, and the three homers and three steals catch the eye. However, his 12 RBI in the last 14 days caught my eye, especially with my fantasy teams starving for runs batted in. Stott will give you some power and speed, and it looks like he should continue to get the lion's share of playing time at second base in Philadelphia. See his box below.
Andrew Vaughn, 1B, Milwaukee Brewers (33% rostered)
Vaughn is back after surgery to remove his broken hamate bone, and he could get back to his knocking in a plethora of runs in Milwaukee. Last season, Vaughn showed a propensity to knock in runs in Milwaukee; he has four RBI in six games since his return. This could end up being a timeshare with Jake Bauers while he is hitting well, but I expect Vaughn to get most of the reps at first base moving forward. But I like Vaughn to get a bigger opportunity than Bauers.
JJ Bleday, OF, Cincinnati Reds (16% rostered)
Bleday has worked himself into the starting lineup in Cincinnati, and for good reason: he is hitting. Bleday is hitting .292 with four home runs, 12 RBI, and a steal since his call-up, holding down the number two spot in the order until recently, when he moved to cleanup duty. Bleday has knocked in six runs over the last week, and looks like a good bet to continue to get regular playing time on a crowded roster as long as he keeps hitting.
I found this graphic below surprising. Bleday has adjusted his swing, and the bat speed is almost four miles per hour faster this year than at any other time in his career. Could he be hitting a new level, or just maxing out this opportunity? The pedigree is there. Time will tell us the truth, but count me intrigued.
Stolen Bases (SB) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Boosters
Brayan Rocchio, 2B/SS, Cleveland Guardians (21% rostered)
Rocchio was given a chance to start in Cleveland, and he has made the most of it. He has shown a nice balance to his season, hitting .281 with three homers, 22 RBI, 17 runs, and seven stolen bases. Rocchio has stolen four bases over the last week and has eligibility at both middle infield positions. Rocchio continues to make the most of his continued opportunity with the Guardians. It will be interesting to watch how playing time shakes out when infielder Gabriel Arias returns from his hamstring injury.
Sam Antonacci, 2B/3B/OF, Chicago White Sox (13% rostered)
Antonacci is playing daily in a surprisingly productive White Sox lineup. He seems to be settling into the leadoff spot in the lineup, and quietly, he stole two bases this last week from that spot. Antonacci stole 48 bases last year across two levels. Now that he is getting comfortable, expect more green lights.
Antonacci has stolen three bases over the last six games, showing a penchant for getting on base and also scoring runs, with 13 in 24 games. He also has second and third base eligibility. Antonacci could be a helpful piece on the right roster. The box below is a 100-plate-appearance sample size, but Antonacci has proven he belongs at the major league level, and he will play most days.
Jake McCarthy, OF, Colorado Rockies (5% rostered)
McCarthy is getting consistent playing time in the Colorado lineup against right-handed pitching. The veteran outfielder has seven stolen bases and has also slugged two home runs over the last week. As long as he plays and gets on base, he will run. Roster if you need cheap speed. McCarthy was an afterthought during draft season, but is seeing daily at-bats and should continue as he is hitting the ball well and stealing bases when he plays.
Henry Bolte, OF, Athletics (7% rostered)
A bonus pick here. Bolte could electrify the Athletics' offense with his blazing speed. The question here could be playing time, but a team does not usually call up a top prospect to have them sit on the bench. He stole 44 bases in two minor league stops last year, and had 17 steals in Triple-A before his callup.
Batting Average (AVG) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Boosters
Brooks Lee, 2B/3B/SS, Minnesota Twins (44% rostered)
Lee continues to surprise in the starting shortstop role in Minnesota, and his eligibility at three different infield positions also boosts his value to a fantasy team. Lee does a little bit of everything, batting .262 with five homers, 24 RBI, three stolen bases, and 19 runs, while registering three multiple-hit games over the last week. Lee provides you with a sprinkling of counting stats while having eligibility at three key infield positions. I picked him up in leagues where I had Luke Keaschall to help cover for his poor start.
Brandon Marsh, OF, Philadelphia Phillies (44% rostered)
Marsh has continued to hit for the Phillies, a bright spot in an otherwise glum start for the team this year. The veteran outfielder had four more hits on Sunday, scored six runs over the last week, and is hitting a robust .343 on the season. Need outfield help? Marsh gives you a blend of skills. The box below shows that Marsh is hitting the ball extremely well and that his early-season surge is not a mirage. He will be rostered in more leagues soon.
A.J. Ewing, 2B/OF, New York Mets (34% rostered)
Ewing was recalled this week and has made an immediate impact, stealing a base, knocking in two runs, and scoring one in his first two games. Ewing was hitting a torrid .339 across minor league stops in Double-A and Triple-A, and the batting average could translate to the game's highest level.
Jesus Rodriguez, C, San Francisco Giants (4% rostered)
An added possibility here. The freshly called-up Rodriguez looks to be up for the long term at this point, with the San Francisco Giants trading off defensive stalwart Patrick Bailey to Cleveland. The power output seems to be a question, but Rodriguez should play enough to help your batting average.
Happy hunting this weekend, my friends!
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