Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 14

July 2, 2026

Mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 14 (2026). Free-agent hitters and pitchers to add include A.J. Ewing, Caleb Durbin, Clayton Beeter, Nasim Nunez, Cooper Pratt, and Brandon Sproat.

It's officially July, and we are a few weeks away from the MLB All-Star break. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 14— June 29 through July 5 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. We have updated the top 100 hitters and pitchers to help fantasy managers decide who to prioritize off the waiver wire. Find out where key players such as Caleb Durbin, Caleb Kilian, A.J. Ewing, Bryce Eldridge, Braden Montgomery, and Joshua Baez are listed in our rankings below. 

While there were no major prospect promotions this week, there were a couple of key injuries and performances to monitor. Red Sox left-hander Connelly Early exited Tuesday's start against Washington with an elbow issue. At the same time, Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with a back issue. Seager's injury was serious enough that the Rangers placed him on the 10-day injured list. Mets outfielder A.J. Ewing continues to rake and is slashing .409/.519/.727 with two home runs, six RBI, and a stolen base over his last seven games.

Stay on top of our weekly waiver wire rankings and turn on MLB news alerts in our free mobile app to stay ahead of the curve. Once you're done here, check out our fantasy baseball prospects articles for the latest names to stash and pick up.

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups List

Since many fantasy baseball leagues have daily waiver-wire moves or multiple waiver-wire runs per week for adding players, this early-week rankings list should help you keep track of players emerging in the middle of the week before we reach Sunday. This article will guide you through our weekly ranking of the relevant waiver-wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league (depending on the league size).

Waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league - depending on the league size:

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Outlooks

Some of the top waiver wire names include Caleb Durbin, Clayton Beeter, Nasim Nunez, Cooper Pratt, Brandon Sproat, and more. Read some of the waiver wire outlooks below:

Caleb Durbin, Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball recently. He went 1-for-4 at the plate with two RBI, a run scored, two stolen bases, and a strikeout in the team's 5-4, 10-inning win at Fenway on Sunday to help Boston complete a four-game sweep over the division-rival New York Yankees.

Durbin's overall numbers in 2026, his second year in the majors (first with the BoSox), don't look very enticing from a fantasy standpoint, as he's hitting just .232/.287/.392 with a .679 OPS, seven home runs, 34 RBI, 31 runs scored, and nine stolen bases in 77 games and 274 plate appearances.

However, he has become a strong waiver-wire addition in fantasy leagues of late due to his hot streak at the plate, and he's eligible at both second and third base in most leagues. In his last 13 games, Durbin has gone 19-for-45 (.422) with four home runs, nine RBI, and four stolen bases. Durbin had 11 homers and 18 RBI in 136 games in his rookie campaign with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2025, and he's Boston's starting third baseman. He's available in 70% of Yahoo leagues right now.

Clayton Beeter, Washington Nationals

Across 25 1/3 innings (25 games) in 2026, Washington Nationals right-hander Clayton Beeter has recorded a 3-1 record with a 3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 28 strikeouts, and six saves. The 27-year-old's control of the strike zone remains a major concern, as he's posted a 16.5% walk rate this season and owns a 16.2% walk rate for his big-league career. Still, Beeter is averaging 95.6 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 25.7% of the batters he's faced this season.

Washington has opted for a committee approach to the ninth inning so far this season, so fantasy managers should not expect Beeter to see every save opportunity for the Nationals. Still, Beeter missed nearly a month of action earlier this season with a forearm injury and is still first in saves among relievers currently on Washington's active roster. Fantasy managers in need of saves should target Beeter on the waiver wire in leagues where he remains available.

Cooper Pratt, Milwaukee Brewers

Since being called up for his MLB debut on June 16, Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt is hitting .211/.295/.237 with zero home runs, two RBI, four runs scored, and five stolen bases across 44 plate appearances. The 21-year-old does not profile as much of a power threat, as he's logged a 3.4% barrel rate in the majors after posting a 3.7% barrel rate across 261 plate appearances at Triple-A before his promotion.

However, Pratt is known as an elite defensive prospect at shortstop, which should help extend his runway as the Brewers' everyday shortstop. Pratt has demonstrated an ability to get on base, logging a 13% walk rate at Triple-A and an 11.4% walk rate in his small sample of big league plate appearances so far.

As long as that holds, Pratt should be able to continue to provide value on the basepaths. Fantasy managers should temper their overall expectations for Pratt, but he could be a viable source of speed to target on the waiver wire.

Nasim Nunez, Washington Nationals

Washington Nationals infielder Nasim Nunez has struggled at the plate so far this season, hitting .232/.319/.274 with zero home runs, 27 RBI, and 33 runs scored across 279 plate appearances. However, the 25-year-old has been a major fantasy asset on the basepaths, logging an MLB-high 32 stolen bases in 35 attempts.

Nunez also profiles as a high-end defender at second base, which has helped keep him in the Nationals lineup on a near-everyday basis despite his limited output at the plate. With a 0.0% barrel rate and a 19.9% hard-hit rate, fantasy managers should not expect Nunez to provide any real value outside of stolen bases.

Still, for deeper league managers who have power to spare but might be in desperate need of speed, Nunez could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.

Brandon Sproat, Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Sproat has started to look like the arm fantasy managers hoped for. Over his last three starts, he has posted a 2.87 ERA and 0.64 WHIP with 19 strikeouts and three walks across 15 2/3 innings. His best outing came June 23, when he held the Cincinnati Reds to one hit over six scoreless frames and set a career high with 10 strikeouts.

His full-season line still shows why some caution is needed. Sproat owns a 5.43 ERA and 1.35 WHIP through 69 2/3 innings, and his 10.8% walk rate can quickly turn an outing bad. The upside is real, though, with a 24.7% strikeout rate and a fastball averaging 96.8 mph.

Milwaukee is keeping him in its six-man rotation for now. Yahoo lists Sproat at 21% rostered, leaving him within reach in most formats. He is a worthwhile 12-team addition for fantasy managers willing to bet on the recent improvement.

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2026 Player Decisions. Today's focus is on specific players, including Caleb Durbin, Cooper Pratt, A.J. Ewing, Clayton Beeter, Sean Manaea, Logan Henderson, Henry Bolte, Caleb Kilian, Jake Burger, Esmerlyn Valdez, Braden Montgomery, Bryce Eldridge, Cole Carrigg, Brandon Sproat, Grant Taylor, Colt Emerson, Josh Bell, Christian Scott, Dylan Crews, Curtis Mead, Jake Bennett, Garrett Whitlock, Nasim Nunez, and Mason Montgomery. These are some common searches for 2026 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups.

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