Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 25 (2024)

September 8, 2024

Kevin Hickey's fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for outfielders for Week 25 of the 2024 MLB season. Consider adding and streaming these free-agent hitters.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 25, September 9 through September 15. We are down to the final few weeks of the regular and into the fantasy playoffs. Every roster decision matters at this point.

Roster spots and playing time are changing league-wide every day, especially with the September roster expansion. Fantasy managers better be ready to stay on their feet as the summer winds down and adapt to evolving situations. This article will highlight the guys deserving more attention this week.

The names in this article are in order of rostered percentage and are not indicative of a confidence ranking. Rostered percentages can change quickly, so check your leagues for availability.

Outfield Waiver Wire Adds - Standard Leagues

Joc Pederson, Arizona Diamondbacks (48% Rostered)

Joc Pederson has been a highlight on this list throughout the season. As we move into the fantasy playoffs, he's one of the most reliable names available in the majority of leagues. Overall, Pederson sports a tremendous .280/.400/.529 slash line with 21 home runs and a 157 wRC+.

At this point, we shouldn't be skeptical about Pederson's successes this season. Still, if you require more depth, his advanced numbers fully support his output. Pederson's strong batted-ball metrics include a .509 xSLG, 14% barrel rate, 47.7% hard-hit rate, and a 92.7 MPH average exit velocity.

Gavin Lux, Los Angeles Dodgers (41% Rostered)

Gavin Lux was among the fastest risers in fantasy baseball last month. While his rostered percentage appears to have plateaued in recent weeks, his production has not. Lux owns a spectacular .331/.404/.594 slash line since the All-Star break, including seven home runs and a 176 wRC+.

It seems that many fantasy managers are reluctant to allow Lux to overcome his "bust" designation. Once viewed as the Los Angeles Dodgers' top prospect, Lux has largely struggled to produce offensively during his major league career dating back to 2019. Still, at only 26 years old, it's not crazy to think Lux can still realize his potential.

Michael Toglia, Colorado Rockies (24% Rostered)

Michael Toglia was another trending name this summer that has inexplicably fallen out of favor. In truth, the 26-year-old is excelling at the plate right now. Toglia has homered in consecutive days, bringing his second-half total to an impressive .824 OPS with seven home runs and a .214 ISO over 45 games played.

Toglia's advanced numbers illustrate why he has a ceiling worth chasing. His outstanding batted-ball metrics include a .534 xSLG, 17.8% hard-hit rate, 50.9% hard-hit rate, and a 38.8% sweet-spot rate. A 30.9% strikeout rate limits Toglia's ability to hit for average, but he is capable of the type of outlier performances that win fantasy championships.

Seth Brown, Oakland Athletics (19% Rostered)

Given the 20-plus home run production we've seen from Seth Brown in the past, 2024 has been somewhat underwhelming. Still, the 31-year-old has produced a respectable .731 OPS with 14 home runs and a 110 wRC+ across 106 games played overall this season.

11th inning: pinch-hit, game-tying HR
13th inning: #walkoff hit

Seth Brown comes through for the @Athletics again! pic.twitter.com/jTJV1GKMjY

— MLB (@MLB) September 7, 2024

In this case, it may be better to look past the larger season-long sample size and lean into the "what have you done for me lately" approach. Brown has been scorching hot at the dish, generating seven multi-hit performances over his last 10 games, including four home runs in that span. Don't shy away from chasing a player who is simply locked in.

Outfield Waiver Wire Adds - Deeper Leagues

Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates (6% Rostered)

Given everything Andrew McCutchen has accomplished, it's hard to believe his stock has fallen so much. Of course, regression was to be expected in his age-37 season, but McCutchen is officially underrated at this point. He has produced a strong .752 OPS with 18 home runs overall in 2024.

Despite striking out at a career-worst 25.8% rate, McCutchen is still generating premium contact. His batted-ball metrics include a .450 xSLG and a 12.6% barrel rate. Though the swing-and-miss numbers aren't ideal, McCutchen compensates with elite plate discipline, chasing on only 16.8% of pitches outside the strike zone.

Addison Barger, Toronto Blue Jays (4% Rostered)

The Toronto Blue Jays have experimented with many different lineup arrangements since the All-Star break, and Addison Barger has been one of the constants to emerge. His overall stats aren't much to get excited about, but Barger has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games, including four home runs in that span.

A two-run blast by Addison Barger gives the @BlueJays a 6-1 lead in the first! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/g4BQ1OQGVr

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 3, 2024

Barger doesn't have the same prospect pedigree as some other rookies, but he has been a steady riser for the past couple of years. Injury interrupted his development last year, but Barger's upside is apparent in his impressive 55-grade power stroke, smashing 26 home runs over his last full minor league campaign in 2022.

Jesus Sanchez, Miami Marlins (4% Rostered)

Jesus Sanchez is another familiar name if you've been following this list all season long. He has yet to meaningfully break through, featuring a solid .719 OPS with 17 home runs, but there is reason to believe that Sanchez has the ability to catch fire and propel your team through the fantasy playoffs.

While Sanchez's surface numbers are decent enough to consider, it's the advanced statistics that get us excited. The 26-year-old has absolutely crushed the ball this season to the tune of a .495 xSLG, 12.8% barrel rate, 52% hard-hit rate, and a 92.9 MPH average exit velocity. Sooner or later, Sanchez is going to pop off.

More Players to Consider

• Starling Marte, New York Mets (45% rostered)
• Dylan Crews, Washington Nationals (40% rostered)
• JJ Bleday, Oakland Athletics (39% rostered)
• MJ Melendez, Kansas City Royals (32% rostered)
• Wilyer Abreu, Boston Red Sox (30% rostered)
• Ryan O'Hearn, Baltimore Orioles (30% rostered)
• Lars Nootbaar, St. Louis Cardinals (25% rostered)
• Brandon Marsh, Philadelphia Phillies (17% rostered)
• Matt Wallner, Minnesota Twins (15% rostered)

More Deep-League Players to Consider

• Luke Raley, Seattle Mariners (10% rostered)
• Jake Fraley, Cincinnati Reds (10% rostered)
• Parker Meadows, Detroit Tigers (9% rostered)
• Zach McKinstry, Detroit Tigers (8% rostered)
• Ramon Laureano, Atlanta Braves (7% rostered)
• Trevor Larnach, Minnesota Twins (3% rostered)
• Mike Yastrzemski, San Francisco Giants (2% rostered)
• Kyle Stowers, Miami Marlins (2% rostered)

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