Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Outfield (OF)

Addison Barger - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Barger is getting his second opportunity with the Jays this season after being activated on Friday. He was up with the big league club earlier this season, but only for a short stint and appeared in just five games for Toronto. Barger won't... Read More

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) has been on the injured list since May 28 with right hamstring tightness. However, he has recently begun ramping up baseball activities, which suggests he could be nearing his return to the diamond. Before the injury, Wood was on... Read More

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez recently completed his rehab assignment and was optioned to Triple-A. "The Martian" underwent Tommy John surgery last fall, which has kept him sidelined through the early part of this season. Through 21 minor league games this season, Dominguez has... Read More

Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (finger) recently began his rehab assignment and could return to the major leagues very soon. The 25-year-old, who suffered a fracture in his left index finger, is now on the verge of completing his extensive recovery process. The UCLA product has... Read More

Tyler Locklear - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: When the Mariners placed Ty France on the 10-Day IL, first baseman Tyler Locklear was summoned from Triple-A Tacoma for his MLB debut. Locklear was selected in the second round of the 2022 Draft, so he's moved up the ladder quickly. The... Read More

Ceddanne Rafaela - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 45% in Yahoo leagues and 9.5% in ESPN leagues. ANALYSIS: The first month of the 2024 season was a difficult one for Boston Red Sox shortstop/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela. In the 30 games to start the year, Rafaela hit a forgetful .186 with two home runs and four... Read More

Hurston Waldrep - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Braves selected Hurtson Waldrep with the 24th overall pick in the 2023 draft, so they were definitely believers in his stuff, but there probably weren't too many that saw an early-June callup in the cards. 2024? Sure. But early-June? Although the... Read More

Graham Pauley - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: San Diego Padres infield/outfield prospect Graham Pauley was optioned to Triple-A on May 4 but could be back in the majors fairly soon. Through 13 games in San Diego this season, the Duke product launched two home runs with five RBI and held a .125/.125/.313 line... Read More

Alec Burleson - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alec Burleson remains the most consistent hitter in the Cardinals lineup and has yet to crack 50% rostership across Yahoo leagues for some unknown reason. One knock on him was his lack of power, but the lefty homered in three straight games last... Read More

Matt Vierling - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Formats ROSTERED IN: 64% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling is enjoying a nice breakout campaign in 2024. The 27-year-old is hitting .282 with seven home runs, eight doubles, and 28 RBI this season. Those numbers at the plate have pushed him atop the Tigers' lineup, where he... Read More

Davis Schneider- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Formats ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider has been a pleasant surprise atop the team's lineup this season. Schneider has hit in the lead-off spot for the Blue Jays in 20 straight games, where he has totaled two home runs, six doubles, and 13 RBI... Read More

Heliot Ramos - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heliot Ramos was a first-round draft pick of the Giants back in 2017, working his way to the majors by 2022 at the age of 22. In his limited action between 2022 and 2023, he was only able to muster a .158/.220/.250... Read More

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  With Kyle Tucker hitting the IL, the Astros have recalled outfield prospect Joey Loperfido. If you recall, when the Astros called him up earlier this season, Loperfido was leading the minors with 13 home runs. The 25-year-old had a solid 14-game debut... Read More

Jordan Viars - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 12)

PROSPECT: Jordan Viars, OF, Philadelphia Phillies CURRENT LEVEL: Single-A 2024 STATS: 35 G, .284/.391/.543, 7 HR, 25 RBI, 23 R, 2 SB, 15.2 BB%, 29.0 K%, .371 BABIP, .434 wOBA, 164 wRC+ ANALYSIS: The Phillies spent a third-round pick and $750,000 to land Viars out of high school in 2021. He doesn't have the greatest bat... Read More

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is nearing the end of his rehab assignment and could rejoin the major league roster later this month. “The Martian” made his major league debut late last season and showcased his elite five-category contributions with four home runs, one... Read More

Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 11)

PROSPECT: Colby Thomas, OF, Oakland Athletics CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A (Midland RockHounds) 2024 STATS: 50 G, .282/.335/.584, 14 HR, 46 RBI, 29 R, 11 SB, 5.4% BB%, 18.8% K%, .291 BABIP, .407 wOBA, 146 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Colby Thomas, the Oakland Athletics' third-round draft pick in 2022 and 12th overall prospect in the A's organization, has been tearing... Read More

Duke Ellis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Do not add. ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Duke Ellis is a former 20th-round pick making his first trip to the major leagues at 26 years old. The White Sox called him up on Tuesday and immediately allotted him a pinch-running opportunity. Ellis stole his first career base but was picked off... Read More

Esteban Gonzalez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 11)

PROSPECT: Esteban Gonzalez, OF, Cleveland Guardians CURRENT LEVEL: A (Lynchburg Hillcats) 2024 STATS: 38 G, .281/.359/.493, Six HR, 23 RBI, 38 R, 22 SB, Three triples, 4.7% BB%, 23.5% K%, .337 BABIP, .395 wOBA, 143 wRC+ ANALYSIS: Guardians minor league outfielder Esteban Gonzalez was a diamond in the rough for the Cleveland scouting department. Originally from... Read More

Blake Dunn - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor In Extremely Deep Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cincinnati Reds called up their No. 11 prospect, Blake Dunn, on Tuesday. Dunn has struggled at the Triple-A level this season, only hitting .233 with four home runs, seven doubles, 22 RBI, and nine stolen bases across 44 games. But the outfielder... Read More

Should I Stash Addison Barger In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The Toronto Blue Jays have a problem at third base, whether it be Justin Turner scuffling at the plate or Isiah Kiner-Falefa not being a long-term solution. That’s not to mention that their entire infield could be overhauled by the time the trade deadline comes and goes later this summer in July. Rumors have suggested... Read More

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is nearing the end of his rehab assignment and could rejoin the major league roster by the end of June. The top prospect in the Bronx underwent Tommy John surgery last fall, which has kept him sidelined since May... Read More

Justyn-Henry Malloy: Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Tigers have made the move to bring up one of their better bats in the minors as their offense continues to sputter. They've activated 24-year-old Justyn-Henry Malloy and are sending down Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo. Malloy arrived at Triple-A... Read More

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: James Wood is ready for "The Show,"plain and simple. Wood has been a monstrous, six-foot-seven offensive juggernaut for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings this season. After a *slow* April where he ONLY hit .318 with two HRs and eight steals, Wood went berserk in May, mashing to the... Read More

Henry Davis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 ANALYSIS: Baseball Twitter is buzzing with the news of Henry Davis getting called up to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates and face the Dodgers on Tuesday night. Even though his 2024 campaign didn't start as smoothly as one would have liked, Davis batted .162 with no HRs... Read More

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Houston Astros, outfield prospect Joey Loperfido, made his major league debut earlier in April but was recently sent back down to Triple-A Sugar Land to further his development as he was not getting consistent playing time. Through 14 games in the majors, the number five prospect... Read More

Davis Schneider - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Davis Schneider belted 21 home runs at Triple-A last season before the Blue Jays called him up in August and he went on to hit eight more in the majors. Over 35 games (116 AB) in 2023, Schneider collected 21 XBH in... Read More

Spencer Schwellenbach - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Braves rookie Spencer Schwellenbach made his MLB debut this week, striking out five Nationals in five innings while allowing three runs on five hits. Atlanta, desperate for pitching help, brought Schwellenbach up from Double-A Mississippi after he logged only 13 innings there... Read More

Matt Vierling - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Vierling is coming off a 99 wRC+ season in 2023 after he hit .261 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, 63 R, and six stolen bases. After going undrafted in many fantasy leagues, expectations were not very high for 2024. Whatever those... Read More

Pedro Leon - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 10)

PROSPECT: Pedro Leon, OF, Houston Astros CURRENT LEVEL: Triple-A 2024 STATS: 49 G, 223 PA, 192 AB, .276 AVG, 10 HR, 51 RBI, 37 R, 13 SB, 25.1% K%, 10.8% BB%, .387 wOBA, 119 wRC+, .339 BABIP ANALYSIS: The Houston Astros signed Cuban outfielder Pedro Leon in 2021 as part of the international free agent signing... Read More

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews has begun to find his footing at Double-A this season after getting off to a slow start in April. Due to the recent surge at the plate, Crews could push to make his major league debut in the second half... Read More

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: With Joey Loperfido recently returning to Triple-A, he re-enters our Top 10 in this week's stash rankings. It's not that Loperfido's stint with Houston went poorly or anything. In 43 plate appearances, Loperfido hit .333 with a .381 OBP, one home run, and one steal, but... Read More

Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Garrett Mitchell is an exciting outfielder who is nearing a return from injury. It was reported that Mitchell would take batting practice this week and could begin a rehab assignment after that if all goes well. Once he's ready to return, he'll likely take back over... Read More

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Get ready! The Martian's return is drawing closer. Jasson Dominguez has gone 5/13 with four walks in four games for Low-A Tampa since returning from injury and will progress to Double-A and Triple-A over the next week. It's already been determined that he'll use his entire... Read More

Addison Barger - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger made his major league debut earlier this season but was recently sent back down to Triple-A to further his development. However, the 24-year-old has been performing well in the minors and should be back in the majors sometime next... Read More

Heston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad was recently sent back down to Triple-A after a short stint in the major leagues. He was unable to find consistent playing time, and Baltimore felt it was better for their young slugger to continue to develop in Norfolk. Since... Read More

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Through 45 games this season with Triple-A Rochester, Wood has a stellar .355/.465/.596 slash line with nine home runs,... Read More

Emmanuel Rodriguez- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 10)

PROSPECT: Emmanuel Rodriguez, OF, Minnesota Twins ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: No. 25 CALL-UP ETA: 2025 ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins' No. 3 prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez continues to fly up rankings. Rodriguez signed with the Twins back in 2019 as a 16-year-old outfielder and officially made his rookie ball debut in 2021. While he only hit .214 across 37 games, his ability to... Read More

Johnathan Rodriguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROTOBALLER PROSPECT RANKING: #19 ANALYSIS: Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Johnathan Rodriguez has been performing well at Triple-A and was called up to the major leagues on Monday. Through 43 games with Triple-A Columbus, the 24-year-old has a .276/.389/.449 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, and a 29:47 BB:K ratio.... Read More

Heston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: After playing sparingly with Baltimore, Heston Kjerstad has returned to Triple-A where he is once again starting regularly and mashing in the middle of the loaded Norfolk lineup. Kjerstad hit a walk off grand slam on Sunday and has a double and two home runs in... Read More

Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Garrett Mitchell, OF, Milwaukee Brewers ROTOBALLER PROSPECT RANKINGS: #11 CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is nearing a return from a fractured index finger that's cost him the early portion of the 2024 season. It was reported that Mitchell would take batting practice this week and could begin a rehab assignment after that... Read More

Luis Matos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos was recently promoted to the major leagues and is worth adding in all standard leagues. Through seven games, the 22-year-old has posted an incredible .385/.385/.731 slash line with two home runs, 17 RBI, and zero strikeouts.  ... Read More

Marco Luciano - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Giants have embraced the youth movement and it's paying off in a big way so far. Luciano is the latest young player to be called up to San Francisco this week with Luis Matos and Heliot Ramos both joining the club... Read More

Heliot Ramos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heliot Ramos and the rest of the Giants offense have been feasting on the Colorado pitching staff this weekend. The Giants have scored 24 runs in their last two games with major contributions from Ramos, Luis Matos, and Jorge Soler among others.... Read More

Jonatan Clase - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June-July ANALYSIS: Jonatan Clase is a speed specialist, stealing 55 bases at Single-A in 2022 and another 79 between High-A and Double-A in 2023. He doesn't hit for a high batting average, with a career .253 BA over 1078 minor league at-bats, but you can't steal that many... Read More

Justyn-Henry Malloy - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers infield/outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy is continuing to succeed at Triple-A and is making a case to be promoted to the major league roster. The 24-year-old has posted a solid .272/.425/.456 slash line through 33 games this season with three home runs, two stolen bases,... Read More

Victor Scott II - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Victor Scott II made his major league debut earlier this season but was sent back down to Triple-A after playing in just 20 games. In that time frame, he posted a disappointing .085/.138/.136 line with two stolen bases. Scott has not... Read More

Owen Caissie - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in NL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie has performed very well in his first taste of Triple-A ball and is nearing his major league debut. Through 41 games with Triple-A Iowa this season, Caisse has posted a .289/.426/.437 with three home runs, four stolen bases, and a... Read More

Miguel Vargas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues/NL-Only ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Dodgers promoted second baseman/outfielder Miguel Vargas from Triple-A on Friday, May 17. Vargas struggled during his first extended look at major league pitching last season with a disappointing .195/.305/.367 slash line across 81 games. The 24-year-old tallied just seven... Read More

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) has just begun a rehab assignment and is worth stashing in deeper leagues. The 21-year-old underwent Tommy John surgery last September and has been on the 60-day injured list ever since. However, the top prospect in the Yankees... Read More

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood has been one of the best hitters in the minor leagues this season and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Through his first taste of Triple-A ball this season, Wood has posted a .356/.460/.582 line with seven long balls,... Read More