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Andy's FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and bidding guide for Week 11 (June 9 - June 15). His recommended FAAB dollars to spend on waiver wire adds.
With Week 10 in the books, it is time to look ahead to Week 11 and place our FAAB bids. This week, we will take a look at an outfielder in Minnesota who is back from his injury and showing his high power upside. On the pitching side, we will analyze another budding arm in the Milwaukee system who continues to find success.
Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season -- June 9 through June 15. This waiver wire article will recommend free agents to target and how much FAAB you should allocate for them.
Each week, I will break down at least one player from each position with ownership percentages under 40 percent in Yahoo! leagues who could improve your roster and provide you with an added boost in several categories. Let's get to it!
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters to Target
Drake Baldwin, C, Atlanta Braves
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <20% if needing a No. 2 catcher, <8% for others
The 24-year-old has continued to his but is still available in just over 80% of leagues. Over his last three contests (entering Friday), the rookie launched his sixth and seventh home runs and brought in three RBI.
Drake Baldwin is so damn good. Wish he was able to play more than 1/2 the time.#BravesCountrypic.twitter.com/4qQ8ZbXnlO
— Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) June 5, 2025
Through 39 games this season, Baldwin has posted a stellar .310/.360/.526 line. Under the hood, he has generated an elite .313 xBA with a .377 xwOBA. Even if you have a No. 1 catcher, Baldwin is producing enough to warrant holding on your bench, or even plugging in your utility spot.
Dillon Dingler, C, Detroit Tigers
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <10% if needing a No. 2 catcher, <5% for others
The 26-year-old has quietly been a very stable backstop in fantasy this season. Since May 18, Dingler has posted a stellar .367/.404/.551 slash line with three doubles, two home runs, and 11 RBI.
While Baldwin occasionally loses starts to Sean Murphy, Dingler is the bona fide top backstop in Detroit.
Other C to consider: Alejandro Kirk TOR
Ty France, 1B, Minnesota Twins
5% rostered
FAAB Bid: <7%
Over his last 13 games, France has only gone hitless once. During this impressive stretch, the 30-year-old has been a staple in the Minnesota starting nine and posted an impressive .333/.390/.426 line with one double and a home run.
While France does not possess high power upside, it sits in the 76th percentile in xBA and 84th percentile in K rate. If needing a corner infielder with a high batting average or a depth infielder in a points league, target France.
Nolan Schanuel, 1B, Los Angeles Angels
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <9%
My other first baseman is also a points league darling. Nolan Schanuel currently sits in the 92nd percentile in strikeout rate and 90th percentile in walk rate. In addition, he has posted a .275 BA and is even due for some positive regression, given the .281 xBA under the hood.
However, like France, he has gone deep just three times, and his eighth percentile hard-hit rate does not suggest any surge is coming. Over his last 21 games, Schanuel has held a strong .319 AVG with an impressive .449 OBP.
Other 1B to consider: Gavin Sheets SDP, Alec Burleson STL
Hyeseong Kim, 2B/SS/OF, Los Angeles Dodgers
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <17% if needing batting average and speed, <13% for others
After not making the Opening Day roster, Hyeseong Kim has found his footing in the major leagues. Through his first 24 games with Los Angeles, Kim has posted a .404/.436/.558 line with two home runs and five stolen bases.
While his slash line is not sustainable, his .297 xBA and 86th percentile suggest he should remain an elite two-category contributor while chipping in a solid amount of runs (13 in 24 games). He does not see time against southpaws, but that should not stray you from adding him this weekend.
Ernie Clement, 2B/1B/3B/SS, Toronto Blue Jays
18% rostered
FAAB Bid: <6% in points leagues, <3% for others
Ernie Clement was featured in my piece last week and remained productive at the plate this week. The super-utility man held a stellar .395/.439/.658 with four doubles and two home runs from May 23 through June 1. Then, after a brief two-game slump, Clement bounced back on Thursday, posting a two-hit game in their victory over the Phillies.
However, unlike Kim, Clement's metrics are not as strong and raise some concerns. His .271 xBA suggests he is due for regression, and his .300 xwOBA is well below the average marks. While his elite 12.9% K% suggests he should remain viable in points leagues, bid with caution in category formats.
Other 2Bs to consider: Ronny Mauricio NYM
Daniel Schneemann, 2B/3B/SS/OF, Cleveland Guardians
11% rostered
FAAB Bid: <7%
Another super-utility man to consider adding to your bench is Daniel Schneemann. Unlike Clement, Schneemann carries slightly more power upside. Through 49 games this season, Schneemann has gone deep seven times and added seven doubles. Last season, across 73 games, Schneemann only went deep five times and held a low .671 OPS.
This season, Schneemann has taken significant strides, improving his barrel rate from 4.8% to an impressive 13.3%, which places him in the 80th percentile among qualified hitters. Given his everyday role, multi-postitional eligibility, and increasing power, Schneemann is worth raising your bid on this weekend.
Coby Mayo, 3B, Baltimore Orioles
5% rostered
FAAB Bid: <10%
The No. 2-ranked recently got the call to make his third appearance in the big leagues. Unlike his first two stints, Mayo has begun to see a consistent role in the Baltimore offense. Over his last four games, Mayo has started in each game and seen time at first base, third base, and even DH.
While he has yet to turn the corner in the batter's box, playing time will be key for Mayo. In the minors, he flashed elite raw power and needs to be rostered in all 12+ team formats.
Connor Norby, 2B/3B, Miami Marlins
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <19%
Connor Norby has been a feature in this column for some time and is approaching the 20% roster mark. Entering Friday, Norby has been in a bit of a slump, going 1-for-16 at the plate with a stolen base.
However, before this slump, Norby posted a strong .309/.349/.481 line with six doubles, one triple, and two home runs over his last 22 games. With an everyday spot in the starting nine and possessing the ability to contribute to all five categories, he is a viable corner infielder in standard leagues.
Other 3B to consider: Ernie Clement TOR, Josh Smith TEX, Brett Baty NYM
J.P. Crawford, SS, Seattle Mariners
9% rostered
FAAB Bid: <15% if needing a MI, <6% for others
After a disappointing 2024 campaign, J.P. Crawford has returned to form in 2025. Through 59 games, he has held a strong .283/.398/.395 line with five home runs and two stolen bases. Under the hood, he has generated a .363 xwOBA (80th percentile) and a .280 xBA (78th percentile).
Over his last 12 games, he has posted a .366 AVG with a .959 OPS. If needing a middle infielder, target Crawford.
Cole Young, 2B/SS, Seattle Mariners
5% rostered
FAAB Bid: <6% in deeper leagues
While Cole Young came up as a shortstop, with Crawford holding that position, the Mariners opted to move their top infield prospect to the keystone. Since joining the majors last weekend, Young has seen consistent playing time but has struggled at the plate. Through five games, he has gone 1-for-15 with a single.
However, at Triple-A, Young flashed high upside, posting a .277/.392/.461 line with 13 doubles and five long balls across 54 contests. If he continues to see playing time, he will turn the corner.
Ryan Ritter, SS, Colorado Rockies
5% rostered
FAAB Bid: <15%
Ryan Ritter was given the call before Friday's game in a corresponding move that resulted in starting shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) hitting the IL with an oblique strain.
At Triple-A, Tovar flashed solid power upside, tallying 13 doubles and adding 16 home runs with a .305/.413/.635 line across 52 games. He should have an everyday role in the Colorado lineup going forward.
Other SS to consider: Isiah Kiner-Falefa PIT, Ernie Clement TOR
Matt Wallner, OF, Minnesota Twins
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <35%
After missing over a month with a hamstring strain, Matt Wallner returned to action on May 31 and hit a home run in his first game back. Then on June 5, Wallenr launched his second long ball over his last four contests. The 27-year-old enjoyed a power surge during the second half of the 2024 season (.914 OPS) and was a popular breakout pick entering the season.
Matt Wallner is Kerry Carpenter!
Kerry Carpenter is Matt Wallner!pic.twitter.com/5mPtZIdrJr
— Kirk Snyder (@dynastyinfo411) June 5, 2025
However, after their injury, many fantasy managers cut ties with the power-hitting outfielder. Seeing him hit two home runs in his first four games since returning is a very positive sign. While he will typically sit against left-handed pitching, his power upside is unquestioned and needs to be added in all leagues.
Jo Adell, OF, Los Angeles Angels
9% rostered
FAAB Bid: <18%
Jo Adell has been challenging to trust throughout his MLB career. The former 10th overall pick has shown periods of dominance, but has then followed that up with months of disappointing play. Over his last 11 games, Adell has quietly posted a .306/.376/.611 line with two doubles and three home runs. More importantly, he has held a solid 15.0% K rate over this stretch.
While he still sits with a 24.3% K rate through the entire 2025 campaign, his .261 xBA and 12.4% barrel rate suggest he has the path to continue to find success this season. If needing an outfielder with power upside who can chip in a few steals, consider riding the hot hand with Adell. He is on pace to post the highest xBA of his career by over 40 points.
Robert Hassell III, OF, Washington Nationals
5% rostered
FAAB Bid: <10% in category leagues and <5% for others
Since getting the call to the majors, Hasell has had an everyday role in the starting nine with Dylan Crews (oblique) on the injured list. After a slow 2-for-17 start to his MLB career, Hassell has gone 12-for-35 (.343) with a .457 SLG over his last eight contests. During this stretch, he has gone deep once.
In the minor leagues, Hasell showed five-category potential and should be added in all 12+ five-outfielder leagues. The 23-year-old is just starting to turn the corner, and if he continues this pace, his price will be much higher next week.
Other OFs to consider: Trevor Larnach MIN, Gavin Sheets SDP
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers to Target
Sawyer Gipson-Long, SP, Detroit Tigers
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <7%
After missing the entire 2024 season recovering from Tommy John, the No. 29-ranked prospect in Detroit made his return to the bump on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. In his first outing, he lasted just 3 2/3 innings and allowed five hits and three runs. He struck out three.
While this was not a promising outing, fantasy managers should still consider adding the 27-year-old if they need some depth pitching. During his 9 1/3 rehab outings with Triple-A, the right-hander struck out nine batters and allowed just three runs. In 2023, he held a strong 2.70 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP across 20 innings.
He tallied 26 punchouts over this stretch, while generating a high 35.0% whiff rate.
Charlie Morton, SP, Baltimore Orioles
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <8%
Charlie Morton looked lost during the first month of the season when he allowed 24 earned runs in 23 1/3 innings. However, since May 1, the veteran right-hander has held a 3.00 ERA with a strong 1.00 WHIP over his last 27 innings. During this stretch, he has struck out 26 batters and allowed just six free passes.
The driving force behind his turnaround is his fastball. In April, that pitch allowed a hefty .611 SLG but has dropped to a .143 SLG in May. While he still sits with a modest 4.66 xERA, many of his metrics are skewed by his disastrous start. Morton is a viable streaming option in favorable matchups going forward and could even become an SP4 if he continues at this pace.
Chad Patrick, SP, Milwaukee Brewers
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <20%
With Milwaukee dealing with numerous injuries in their rotation, Chad Patrick has carved out a starting role and has looked quite comfortable. Since May 6 (32 1/3 innings), Patrick has posted a 3.06 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP. During this stretch, he has struck out 31 batters and shown strong command, allowing just seven total walks.
Chad Patrick in TJStats NL Rookie Pitcher of the Month for May!
Patrick continued his strong rookie season with 38.0 IP while posting a 3.32 ERA and 2.72 FIP. He has been a godsend for the Brewers! pic.twitter.com/LvfC6NsyWK
— Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) June 1, 2025
His 6.5% barrel rate (74th percentile) and 3.75 xERA (51st percentile) suggest he should remain a reliable back-end starter going forward. His primary pitch, his cutter, has been quite effective as well, generating a .231 BA with a low .333 SLG.
Other SPs to consider: Zebby Matthews MIN, Ryan Yarbrough NYY
Alex Vesia, RP, Los Angeles Dodgers
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <10% if needing saves
While Daniel Palencia and Camilo Doval have headlined this section over the past few weeks, the waiver is looking a bit bare for saves. If Doval or Palencia are available in your league, target them before my recommended name.
However, if both are rostered, try to get ahead of the curve and stash Alex Vesia. While Tanner Scott secured the save on Thursday against the Mets, the left-hander has been quite shaky recently. Over his last seven frames (before Thursday), Vesia allowed 12 runs (10 earned) with 13 hits and three blown saves.
With Kirby Yates (hamstring) sidelined but nearing a return, Vesia remains the clear No.2 option in the bullpen.
Over his last 7 2/3 innings, Vesia has struck out seven batters, allowed two runs, and tallied a save. If Scott's struggles continue, Vesia could move into the "1A" closer role in Los Angeles.
Other RP to consider for saves: Chris Martin TEX
Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Monitor
Roman Anthony, OF, Boston Red Sox
30% rostered
FAAB Bid: <25%
Jac Caglianone got the call this past week, leaving just Bubba Chandler and Roman Anthony as our two must-stash prospects. After Chandler allowed three runs in just two innings in his most recent start on Thursday, Anthony will be the highlight of the week.
Through 56 games with Triple-A Worcester, Anthony has held a .291/.422/.485 line with nine doubles and nine home runs with a 54:48 K:BB. There is nothing more he needs to prove at Triple-A. If available in your league, add him now.
Other prospects to monitor: Bubba Chandler PIT
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