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Andy's FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and bidding guide for Week 15 (July 7 - July 13). His recommended FAAB dollars to spend on waiver wire adds.
As the calendar turns to July, we have officially entered the halfway point of the MLB season. However, we still have several months of fantasy baseball and will continue to have several opportunities to improve our roster. This week, we will spotlight several multi-positional infielders that could be very useful bench stashes. On the pitching side, we will look at two emerging arms from Minnesota and Houston, and the next Mason Miller.
Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season -- July 7 through July 13. 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
Sean Murphy, C, Atlanta Braves
13% rostered
FAAB Bid: <15% if needing a No. 2 catcher, <2% for others
While both Sean Murphy and rookie backstop Drake Baldwin have limited each other's playing time and fantasy ceiling, it has been beneficial to ride the hot hand, which is currently Murphy. Over his past six games, Murphy has launched three home runs, added a double, and tallied 10 RBI.
While his .224 xBA is not ideal for manager filling behind in batting average, if you need a power boost, Murphy is a viable target, given his elite 14.7% barrel rate. If he continues to perform this well in the batter's box, he should establish himself as the 1A on the depth chart.
Kyle Teel, C, Chicago White Sox
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <9% if needing a No. 2 catcher, <2% for others
My other catcher to target is the opposite of Murphy and relies on a contact approach. Through his first 17 games in the big leagues, the former first-round pick has posted a strong .300 AVG with a .410 OBP and a .380 SLG. he has generated an elite .383 xwOBA, .273 xBA, and a 47.1% LA sweet-spot% which suggests he should remain a top batting average contributor at the catcher position.
While his continuing stats and power production will not be high, if you need to start climbing back in batting average and have a spot open at catcher with Adley Rutschman (oblique) or Ivan Herrera (hamstring) on the IL, take a flier on Teel.
Other C to consider: Gary Sanchez BAL
Abraham Toro, 1B/2B/3B, Boston Red Sox
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <8%
Abraham Toro has continued to find a spot in this column as he is still available in nearly 90% of Yahoo! leagues. Since moving into a full-time role in Boston, Toro has done nothing but hit. Since June 1 (27 games), Toro has posted an impressive .287/.355/.415 line with six doubles, two home runs, 11 RBI, and 15 runs.
While he carries a below-average .313 xwOBA, which suggests he should see some regression, his 15.5% K rate will continue to make him a viable depth infielder in points formats.
Spencer Horwitz, 1B, Pittsburgh Pirates
5% rostered
FAAB Bid: <7%
After a solid 2024 season in Toronto, where he held a .265/.357/.433 line with 19 doubles and 12 home runs, Horwitz was a popular late-round corner infielder, especially in competitive leagues. However, the 27-year-old suffered a wrist injury in the offseason, which kept him sidelined through the middle of May.
While it took him some time to get his swing back, Horwitz has quietly been one of the most productive corner infielders since the start of June. Over his last 14 games, Horwitz has held a .308/.351/.442 line with one home run.
While he does not possess the highest power upside, he has been pushed up to the leadoff spot in the Pittsburgh starting nine, which should provide him with several scoring opportunities, given his high batting average and batting in front of Oneil Cruz.
Other 1B to consider: Colt Keith DET, Josh Bell WSH
Max Muncy, 2B/SS, Athletics
8% rostered
FAAB Bid: <6%
Max Muncy had a previous stint in the majors earlier this season but did not have much success and was quickly sent back to Triple-A Las Vegas. However, during his most recent stint in the big leagues, the former 25th overall pick is beignning ot find his footing.
Entering Friday, the infielder has tallied at least one hit in all but one of his last eight games. During this stretch, Muncy has hit a .296/.387/.519 line with two long balls. While he has posted a 32.1% K rate since the start of June, he is starting to flash high power upside (six long balls in 25 games) and could find a permanent role in Sacramento going forward.
MAX MUNCY THREE-RUN BOMB 🚀 pic.twitter.com/U1LynXKSAy
— Athletics on NBCS (@NBCSAthletics) June 5, 2025
Colt Keith, 1B/2B/3B, Detroit Tigers
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <15%
After a rough start to the season, Colt Keith has begun to be one of the more productive bats in the red-hot Detroit lineup. In his last 11 games, Keith has posted an impressive .308/.349/.564 line with two doubles, one triple, and two home runs.
His .369 xwOBA (84th percentile) and 40.1% LA sweet-spot% (90th percentile) suggest a second-half breakout could be in play. Given his multi-postitional eligibility in the infield, he is a must-add this weekend.
Other 2Bs to consider: Hyseong Kim 2B/OF LAD, Abraham Toro BOS, Zach McKinstry DET
Addison Barger, 3B/OF, Toronto Blue Jays
32% rostered
FAAB Bid: <29%
Addison Barger was featured in my column last month, but after a brief skid at the plate, he now finds himself under the 40% roster mark. Before launching two home runs this past week, Barger hit just one long ball with a modest .244 AVG over his last 13 games.
However, under the hood, the second-year hitter holds a remarkable .375 xwOBA, .291 xBA, .533 xSLG, and 13.7% barrel rate, all of which are within 84th percentiles or higher among qualified hitters. Barger is an emerging star that needs to be rostered everywhere as we approach the All-Star break.
Addison Barger's bat is oh so hot right now 🔥 pic.twitter.com/vakyUtphNr
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) July 4, 2025
Joey Ortiz, 3B/SS, Milwaukee Brewers
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <7%
If you were hesitant to buy Joey Ortiz last week, this week may have changed your mind. Ortiz continued to swing, scoring a hot bat, launching two home runs, and tallying seven RBI over his last four games, including Friday. Over his last 14 games, the infielder has held a .302/.327/.528 line with four home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases.
While his underlying metrics are not overly impressive and suggest he won't be "this" good, if you need an infielder in a deeper league, picking up one of the hottest hitters in the game is not a bad idea. The 26-year-old will give you a boost in points league as well, given his stellar 16.3% K rate.
Luis Rengifo, 2B/3B, Los Angeles Angels
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <9%
Luis Rengifo was an available player in category formats last season, posting a .300/.347/.417 line with six home runs and 24 stolen bases, but found himself on waivers in most leagues after posting a disappointing .213/.249/.270 line through his first 52 games.
Don't look now, but the 26-year-old has found his swing and has turned the corner quite quickly. Over his last 20 games, Rengifo has posted a .296/.359/.479 line with three home runs and a stolen base. While his stolen base total seems small, once he continues to get on base, the steals will come.
Other 3B to consider: Max Muncy ATH, Abraham Toro BOS, Zach McKinstry DET
Zach McKinstry, 2B/3B/SS/OF, Detroit Tigers
35% rostered
FAAB Bid: <14%
Like Barger, there was a brief period when McKinstry, who caused impatient managers to cut ties with the super-utility, found himself on the waiver wire more than he should be. Over his last nine games, McKinstry has gotten himself right back on track, holding a strong .464/.452/.714 line with two doubles, one home run, and two stolen bases.
During this stretch, he scored six runs and tallied five RBI. The 30-year-old continues to see everyday opportunities batting in the heart of one of the top lineups in baseball. He is a viable starting option as an MI, CI, or a No. 4/No.5 OF in deeper leagues.
Tyler Freeman, 2B/SS/OF, Colorado Rockies
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <9%
With Otto Lopez now sitting above the 40% roster mark, we will turn our attention to Tyler Freeman, who has both shortstop and outfield eligibility on most platforms. Freeman has been bumped up to the top spot in the Colorado starting nine and has been nothing short of impressive.
Over his last 17 games, Freeman has quietly been one of the most dominant hitters in baseball, boasting .351/.464/.404 line with eight runs, six stolen bases, and five RBI. While he has minimal power upside, Freeman should be in an ideal position to rack up runs, especially during homestands at Coors Field.
Colson Montgomery, SS, Chicago White Sox
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <6%
Colson Montgomery joins an illustrious group of prospects who have gotten the call in the first half of the season. Montgomery has had his fair share of struggles at Triple-A but was one of the most productive hitters in June. Over his final 12 games at Triple-A, Montgomery posted a .292/.352/.688 line with three doubles, two triples, and four home runs.
While he does not hold as much upside in points given his high strikeout rate, he is worth a look in deeper category leagues if you need a power boost from your middle infield.
Other SS to consider: Max Muncy ATH, Joey Ortiz MIL
Ramon Laureano, OF, Baltimore Orioles
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <7%
The Orioles have had a disastrous season, but surprisingly, 30-year-old Ramon Laureano has been a bright spot. Through 59 games, the veteran outfielder sits with a solid 279/.348/.520 liine, 10 home runs and three stolen bases. Over his last eight games entering Friday, Laureano has held a .408 AVG with six doubles and a home run.
With an everyday spot in the starting nine, fantasy managers in five-outfield leagues can do much worse than adding Laureano, who has generated an above-average xwOBA, xSLG, and barrel rate.
Kyle Stowers, OF, Miami Marlins
33% rostered
FAAB Bid: <18%
Stowers is another player who sits just under the 40% roster mark. Over his last 11 games, the outfielder has been on a tear at the plate, posting a .388/.478/.895 line with five doubles, five home runs, with a 12:8 K:BB.
Under the hood, he carries a 90th percentile xwOBA, 93rd percentile xSLG, and a 97th percentile barrel rate. He is a must-add wherever available.
KYLE JACOB STOWERS pic.twitter.com/WUuW7ACSVy
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) July 2, 2025
Jake McCarthy, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <6% if needing speed, <1% for others
My final outfielder to target is for deeper leagues. With Corbin Carroll (wrist) on the IL, Jake McCarthy has begun to find a full-time role in the Arizona lineup. Over his last seven games, McCarthy has tallied a hit in each game and added two home runs, six RBI, and four runs.
While he has only switched one bag so far, he has generated an elite 92nd percentile sprint speed. McCarthy has swept at least 25 bags in each of the past two seasons. If he continues to see a starting role, McCarthy could lead the sport in stolen bases during the second half.
Other OFs to consider: Chandler Simpson TB, Addison Barger TOR, Dane Myers MIA, Colby Thomas ATH
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers to Target
David Festa, SP, Minnesota Twins
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <8%
David Festa has been tough to trust since returning ot the major leagues. The right-hander has had two blow-up outings where he has allowed eight runs in each, which has significantly inflated his ratios. However, removing those starts, Festa has been quite impressive. Over his last three starts (June 11-June 27), excluding those rough ones, Festa has posted a 2.35 ERA, 0.78 WHIP, and a 14:5 K:BB.
In his most recent outing on Thursday, Festa had a rough first inning against Miami, but finished his start, logging seven strikeouts through six innings of four-run ball. He appears to be turning the corner and is worth rostering, but should not be deployed in touch matchups, given his occasional disastrous outings.
It was a Festa Fiesta in Detroit today, as David Festa blanked the American League’s best team over 5.2 innings! pic.twitter.com/r2RcesDddF
— Pitch Profiler (@pitchprofiler) June 28, 2025
Edward Cabrera, SP, Miami Marlins
25% rostered
FAAB Bid: <13%
Edward Cabrera has enjoyed a dominant stretch in June and still remains very under-rostered. Over his last 37 innings, Cabrera has posted a stellar 1.46 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP. During these 37 innings, he has struck out 42 batters.
While he sits with a modest 3.77 xERA, the 27-year-old remains a strong target if looking to boost your strikeout totals.
Note: His teammate, Eury Perez, sits at 41% rostered on Yahoo! If he were to become available, prioritize him over Cabrera.
Brandon Walter, SP, Houston Astros
15% rostered
FAAB Bid: <7%
Brandon Walter is coming off a rough outing in Coors Field, where he allowed five runs and eight hits across five innings. However, the rookie carries elite metrics and could be well-positioned to enjoy success in the second half.
Through his first 34 2/3 MLB innings, Walter has generated a strong 3.35 xERA with an elite 1.6% walk rate and a 51.1% ground-ball rate. Expect his 4.15 ERA to drop significantly during the second half.
Other SPs to consider: Lucas Giolito BOS, Mike Soroka WSH, Emmet Sheehan LAD, Brandon Woodruff MIL
Ronny Henriquez, RP, Miami Marlins
25% rostered
FAAB Bid: <18% if needing saves
The 25-year-old has claimed the closer role in Miami. On Thursday, Henriquez tallied his four saves over his last seven innings of work.
During this stretch, he has struck out 11 batters and allowed only one run. While saves will be hard to find in Miami, he appears to be locked into the role and needs to be rostered in all standard category leagues.
Grant Taylor, RP, Chicago White Sox
10% rostered
FAAB Bid: <10% if needing saves
My other closer to target is Grant Taylor, the next Mason Miller. Taylor throws a four-seamer that sits at 100 mph and mixes in a cutter. While he sits with a modest 4.76 ERA, he has gotten very unlucky, as he sits with a 2.64 xERA under the hood.
Similar to Henriquez, saves will be hard to find, but in deeper leagues, Taylor may be the only non-committee lower available to add.
Other RP to consider for saves: Seth Halvorsen COL, Matt Strahm PHI
Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Monitor
Chase DeLauter, OF, Cleveland Guardians
1% rostered
FAAB Bid: <2%
While Samuel Basallo seems to be the third prospect to stash, I would rather recommend Chase DeLauter or Andrew Painter. DeLauter has been performing at a remarkable level at Triple-A, posting a .298/.403/.500 line with seven doubles, four home runs, and a 19:19 K:BB.
With the Guardians lacking consistent production in right field, DeLauter's promotion could occur at any time.
Chase DeLauter!!!!
☑️2-run double
☑️28-game on-base streak
☑️16-game hit streak pic.twitter.com/K7BBWeYJDx— GuardsInsider (@GuardsInsider) July 3, 2025
Other prospects to monitor: Andrew Painter PHI
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