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Samuel Basallo Emerging as a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Target
After a relatively slow start to the season in which he posted a .754 OPS through the end of April, Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo caught fire in May. Across 77 plate appearances last month, the 21-year-old hit .338/.376/.597 with four home runs, 16 RBI, and 13 runs scored. Basallo's 12.1% barrel rate and 48.4% hard-hit rate are solid for any position, but profile as elite for his position. Additionally, Baltimore's ability to rotate him between catcher and designated hitter with Adley Rutschman should help keep Basallo fresh throughout the year and in the lineup on an everyday basis. Basallo struggled in a small sample size of 118 plate appearances after making his MLB debut as a 20-year-old in 2025, logging a .559 OPS. However, the top prospect looks to be realizing his immense potential in 2026 and is an absolute must-add in any fantasy league where he is currently unrostered.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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