RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 14

June 27, 2026

RotoBaller staff's fantasy baseball Week 14 waiver wire pickups for 2026. Expert advice for waiver wire hitter, pitcher, and closer targets from Nick, Eric, Andy, and Marty.

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another staff roundtable ahead of Week 14 of the fantasy season. As always, we will spotlight the players that the members of our fantasy baseball staff are looking to pick up ahead of the upcoming week. This time, we will ask Nick Mariano, Andy Smith, Eric Cross, and Maty Tallman.

This week, we will showcase some recently promoted prospects who have flashed high upside and a handful of emerging pitchers.

Who should we look to pick up this week? Let's dive in!

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Blaze Jordan, 1B/3B, St. Louis Cardinals

While several prospects like Cole Carrigg, Braden Montgomery, and even Cooper Pratt have stolen the headlines, Cardinals infielder Blaze Jordan also recently earned the call and has looked quite comfortable over his first MLB stint. The No. 25-ranked prospect in the system was enjoying a stellar start to the Triple-A regular season, which pushed him to the MLB roster.

At Triple-A, Jordan posted a dominant .313/.373/.548 slash line with 19 doubles, 11 home runs, and a 29:19 K:BB over 57 contests. This play earned him a ticket to the MLB roster and moved Nolan Gorman to the minor leagues.

Through his first 12 games in St. Louis, Jordan has held a .286/.298/.476 line with a solid .774 OPS. He has already hit three doubles, gone deep once, and tallied 12 RBI, despite batting in the back half of the starting lineup. Over this short stint, he has only gone hitless three times and has tallied multiple hits in four games as well.

While the sample is small, Jordan has generated a promising 46.3% hard-hit rate with a high-end 31.3% squared-up rate. His 73.2 mph average bat speed is well above the average marks and suggests there could be room for further power upside as he adjusts to MLB pitching. Additionally, his current 19.5% Pull AIR% places him above the average mark and is another positive indicator that he is not only impacting the ball hard (as shown by his hard-hit rate) but also optimizing his swing to hit more home runs.

Lastly, his low 8.5% K% makes him a strong target in a deep points league, looking for a corner infielder. With an everyday role in the lineup, Jordan's production should only continue to improve as he finds his footing against MLB pitching.

Blaze hammers home a run! pic.twitter.com/qMFJxqhA7I

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) June 25, 2026

- Andy Smith

Nasim Nunez, 2B/SS, Washington Nationals

Sometimes, a free agent in fantasy baseball is targeted due to their ability to make an impact in a specific category. That's exactly the case here with Nasim Nuñez, who currently leads the Major Leagues with 31 stolen bases.

Nuñez had 14 steals in March/April, eight in May, and nine so far in June. But the reason why he's still available in so many leagues is that he was hitting below the Mendoza Line in both April and May. Who cares about the steals if it kills your team's batting average, right?

Well, June has been a different story. In 67 plate appearances this month, Nuñez is hitting .383 with a .439 OBP to go with those nine steals. He's also scored nine runs and driven in 11.

When rostering Nuñez, no matter how well he's hitting, you should never expect any power output from him. However, I do believe he can maintain at least a decent average moving forward due to his 84.5% zone contact rate, 77.6% overall contact rate, and elite speed. He's also eligible at both second base and shortstop.

- Eric Cross

Jasson Dominguez, OF, New York Yankees

Dominguez has yet to live up to his high-end prospect pedigree in the majors, but he could be turning the corner this season. With Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Trent Grisham all on the IL, Dominguez has seen a starting role for the past few weeks and has not disappointed.

Across his last 11 games (since returning from Triple-A), Dominguez has held a .250/.267/.477 line with two home runs and four stolen bases. However, his metrics suggest there could be room for even further improvement.

So far, the switch-hitting Martian holds a .270 xBA, which suggests his batting average should be due for some prominent positive regression. Also, his above-average 73.2 mph average bat speed paired with an 89.9 mph average exit velocity opens the door for more power production, especially when playing in Yankee Stadium.

Lastly, his sprint speed places him in the 84th percentile among qualified hitters, which should put him in a position to total double-digit bags, especially if he can show higher on-base skills as his xBA points towards.

While his playing time comes into question once Stanton, Grisham, and Judge return, for now, the 23-year-old should have an everyday role in this lineup and possess a five-category upside. He has begun to move into the top half of the starting lineup as well, which will only bolster his opportunities to earn counting stats.

Jasson Domínguez gives the @Yankees the lead with a 2-run homer! pic.twitter.com/8NSCjL2Au7

— MLB (@MLB) June 25, 2026

- Andy Smith

Dylan Crews, OF, Washington Nationals

Who doesn't love the long ball, right? While the career of Dylan Crews hasn't gone according to plan so far, the former second overall pick has seemed to find his footing of late.

Over the last 14 days, Crews has racked up three home runs, 10 RBI, and 12 runs scored with a .294/.308/.529 slash line in 52 plate appearances. He's also added a steal and struck out in just 21.2% of his plate appearances during this stretch.

dylan. crews. 442 ft. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/JFxZzF3rvY

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) June 20, 2026

When you look at Crews' surface stats for the season, they won't give you that warm and fuzzy feeling, but there are some metrics under the hood that have me intrigued right now. Crews has been hitting the ball hard this season with a 9.4% barrel rate, 91.1 mph AVG EV, and a 44.8% hard-hit rate. He's also done a good job of keeping the strikeout rate in check at 20.3%, although I'd love to see his tiny 1.6% walk rate jump up a bit.

Outside of the power, Crews is also making contact at an above-average 84.8% in zone with a solid 74.4% overall contact rate. Add in a 94th percentile sprint speed, and you have enough positive metrics to intrigue me to the point of adding him in leagues where I could use an outfielder.

- Eric Cross

Samad Taylor, 2B/OF, San Diego Padres

Samad Taylor appeared in the majors in brief stints over the last three years but has begun to carve out his first true full-time role in San Diego this season. Across his first 16 games with the Padres, the 27-year-old is not only becoming a staple of their lineup but also providing high fantasy upside.

Across this two-week stretch, Taylor has held a stellar .379/.438/.448 line with one double, one home run, 11 runs, 11 RBI, and an eye-catching six stolen bases. During this stint, Taylor has spent most of his time in the outfield and has recently become the leadoff option against both right-handed and left-handed pitching.

While his sample in the majors is relatively small, the potential breakout is supported by impressive underlying metrics that make him a worthy target in all standard fantasy leagues. The Corona HS product has generated an elite .292 xBA, which suggests he should remain a high-end source of batting age, even if his current .379 BA slightly drops.

Additionally, Taylor places in the 95th percentile in sprint speed and has posted a 28.0% squared-up rate. While his .364 xSLG and below-average hard-hit rate suggest he should take a step back in the power department, Taylor is emerging as a top asset for those needing a boost to their batting average with high-speed upside.

The other component of his profile worth noting is his solid 9.1% walk rate. Given that he should already maintain a high batting average, his solid walk rate will provide him with even more opportunities to showcase his speed on the basepaths.

Serving as the leadoff hitter in the San Diego lineup, Taylor should be given ample opportunities not only to cross home plate but also to steal a high total of bases as he looks to kick-start the offense. If he maintains a spot in this lineup, the 27-year-old could finish the season with over 20 stolen bases while holding a near .300 AVG.

- Andy Smith

Charlie Condon, OF, Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have already called up TJ Rumfield, Cole Carrigg, and Kyle Karros this year, and they probably aren’t done. Charlie Condon is the Rockies' No. 1 prospect, and it feels like only a matter of time before he’s in the big leagues.

At Triple-A this season, he’s slashing .270/.404/.524 with 14 home runs, five stolen bases, a 22.8% strikeout rate, and a 15.1% walk rate.

In addition, Condon is chasing just 18.4% of pitches, which ranks in the 92nd percentile. Overall, his advanced approach stands out as much as his raw power, which Fangraphs rates as a 70.

Charlie Condon, last 13 games...

54 PA
.318 AVG
.444 OBP
.818 SLG
6 HR
13% BB
18.5% K

Can't wait to see Condon mashing in Coors later this summer.#Rockiespic.twitter.com/EyxaNmnrBb

— Eric Cross (@EricCrossMLB) June 24, 2026

Under the hood, Condon owns a 9.7% barrel rate and has reached a max exit velocity of 112.6 mph. Which means he's already hit the ball harder than names like Samuel Basallo, Riley Greene, and Rafael Devers, this season.

While he’s primarily viewed as a first baseman long-term, he’s not a zero on the bases. His sprint speed ranks in the 85th percentile, so a handful of steals isn’t out of the question.

Add in the obvious boost from Coors Field, and the fantasy upside becomes even more appealing. With the Rockies still stuck in a long-term rebuild, there’s little reason to keep a bat like Condon in Triple-A much longer.

A late-July or early-August promotion feels like the most likely outcome, making him a must-stash in 15-team mixed leagues thanks to his combination of power and plate discipline.

- Marty Tallman

Cole Carrigg, OF, Colorado Rockies

Speaking of intriguing young outfielders, Cole Carrigg is still sitting on the waiver wire in far too many leagues. The 24-year-old rookie has slashed an impressive .271/.379/.542 with three home runs, 11 RBI, nine runs scored, and a steal in his first 58 Major League plate appearances.

For a rookie hitting this well who also put up some fun numbers in Triple-A, it's a bit surprising to see Carrigg still available in over 80% of Yahoo Leagues as of the time I'm writing this. But if he continues hitting like this, that roster rate will surely rise much higher.

Outside of an underwhelming 84.9 mph AVG EV, many of Carrigg's metrics under the hood have been solid so far. His 8.1% barrel rate and 37.8% hard-hit rate are both a hair above the MLB-average, and he's making contact at an 86.7% clip in the zone and 76.8% overall. Carrigg has shown a good approach so far as well, walking at a 13.8% clip and striking out just 20.7% of the time.

Even with the middling quality of contact metrics, Carrigg's batted ball angles (64.9% air, 48.6% pull, 27% pull-air), along with his hitter-friendly home ballpark, should help his power output. I'd expect more speed impact moving forward as well, as Carrigg is a 94th percentile runner who stole a ton of bags in the minors. You're not going to find this much upside available in 85% of leagues too often.

- Eric Cross

Denzer Guzman, 3B/SS, Los Angeles Angels

Guzman made his MLB debut last summer but was given only a short 13-game stint in Los Angeles and did not find much success, posting a .190/.209/.357 slash line with one double and two home runs. However, over his most recent stint this season, Guzman has taken a significant step forward and is now firmly on the fantasy radar.

Through 14 games in 2026, the team's No. 7-ranked prospect has held an improved .236/.311/.436 line. Guzman has already launched three home runs and swiped a bag while holding a 13:6 K:BB. While his stat line does not jump off the page, his underlying metrics are among the most impressive in this piece, suggesting there is room for far more upside.

The 22-year-old has generated a strong 45.2% hard-hit rate with a 74.0 mph average bat speed, both of which would place him above the average marks (if he logged enough at-bats).

However, the statistic that could set Guzman up for a breakout season is his high-end Pull AIR%. Currently, the 22-year-old has generated a stellar 21.4% Pull AIR%, which could set him up for a power binge in the coming weeks, especially when paired with his current bat speed and hard-hitting rate. Over 129 games in the minor leagues in the past season, Guzman has 17 home runs, suggesting the profile for a 20-HR campaign is in play.

If Guzman can maintain this Pull AIR% along with his hard-hit metrics, he could become a solid power source in the infield.

- Andy Smith

Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Christian Scott, SP, New York Mets

Scott was a popular waiver issued about a month ago, but was placed on the 15-day IL two weeks ago, which caused many managers to cut ties. However, the former highly regarded prospect had a brief stint sidelined with a minor hip injury and is set to take the mound this weekend.

Over his first 36 innings of work in the majors this season, Scott posted a sharp 2.50 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP. During this stretch, Scott totaled 41 punchouts, but his rather high 18 walks (4.5 BB/9) raised his WHIP. Before hitting the IL, Scott turned in his worst outing of the season on June 11, allowing a season-high four runs to the Cardinals.

While his latest stint on the IL may have caused managers to cut ties, this may be one of the final weeks to acquire a potential high-end SP4.

Throughout the season, Scott has relied on a similar pitch-mix as shown in the video below. His fastball (four-seamer) leads his repertoire with a 50.6% usage rate, with his slider coming in as his No. 2 option (23.2% usage).

His four-seamer has generated a solid .240 xBA with 23.2% whiff rate while his sweeper has posted a high 32.9% whiff rate (and a .247 xwOBA), which will continue to drive his strikeout totals.

Additionally, he has posted an 87th-percentile hard-hit rate and a 75th-percentile barrel rate. The former Florida Gator is a top pickup for those needing a reliable starter with a strong upside. While his WHIP could be high at times, Scott possesses some of the highest pure whiff potential on most waiver wires.

- Andy Smith

Jake Bennett, SP, Boston Red Sox

After opening the season with Triple-A Worcester, Bennett had a chance to step into Boston's rotation when Brayan Bello was demoted, and he's really impressed so far.

Bennett has recorded a 3.71 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over his first five starts with Boston, and is coming off the best start of his career so far this past Monday, firing six shutout innings with nine strikeouts in Coors Field against the Rockies.

While the surface stats have been nice, Bennett's underlying metrics have been even nicer. Bennett has generated an elite 56.4% groundball rate and 40.3% chase rate so far, while also limiting hard contact (34.6% HH) and walks (4.7%) very well. While Bennett's 20.8% strikeout rate doesn't stand out, I believe we could see that tick up a bit as three of his four most-used offerings have a whiff rate above 29%.

- Eric Cross

Joey Cantillo, SP, Cleveland Guardians

It's been an up-and-down season for Joey Cantillo so far, who sports a 4.05 ERA and 1.40 WHIP through his first 16 starts. However, he's looked really good over his last two outings, combining for 10 hits, one walk, and two earned runs allowed with 13 strikeouts in 13 innings.

Cleveland #Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo was electric tonight picking up the win striking out nine Astros batters allowing one run in eight innings of work!

Line - 8.0(IP) 4H 1R 1ER 1BB 9SO

(98 Pitches 71 Strikes)

Last two starts:

- 13.0(IP) 10H 2ER 1BB 13SO 1.38 ERA… pic.twitter.com/ldba1o2sX9

— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) June 21, 2026

Cantillo made some noise last year with how he ended the season in Cleveland's rotation, making him a trendy late-round sleeper pick in 2026 drafts. While the ratios aren't quite what we were hoping for, I still believe Cantillo can be relied upon as a solid back-end starting pitcher for your fantasy teams.

One area where Cantillo has done well in this season is limiting hard contact. Cantillo has allowed just an 87.7 mph AVG EV and 36.7% hard-hit rate, the latter of which ranks in the 71st percentile. He's also gotten hitters to chase at a 28.8% clip and whiff at a decent 27.5% clip, largely due to his changeup and curveball. The walk rate has been a bit high this season, but I'm encouraged by Cantillo walking just one over his last two outings.

-Eric Cross

Caleb Kilian, RP, San Francisco Giants

Well, Kilian’s post-Coors streak of nine scoreless appearances was snapped in a major way on Thursday. The closer had a man on first and two out with a three-run lead, only to let the next four batters reach for a four-run loss.

Now, if he averages one bad day per month as the exclusive closer, we will be fine. It was rather anomalous that SF only provided him two saves in the last 30 days, but that could easily be in the 7-8 range over the next 30.

- Nick Mariano

Hogan Harris, RP, Athletics

While it appeared Elvis Alvarado was running away with the Athletics' closer job, he has hit a rough skid, which has once again opened the door for this position. Since earning two saves on June 10 and June 13, Alvarado has allowed five runs (over 5 1/3 innings) while taking one blown save with three losses, which could pave the way for Hogan Harris to emerge as the favored option.

Harris has not had the most success of late, but he has some promising underlying metrics that make him a worthy addition for those chasing saves. Prior to allowing five earned runs over his last 3 1/3 innings, Harris carried a strong 2.70 ERA with five saves, four holds, and only one blown save over his previous 16 2/3 frames of work.

Under the hood, the 29-year-old has generated an impressive 3.27 xERA (3.65 face-value ERA) with a dominant .199 xBA (90th percentile). Additionally, he has generated a dominant 26.3% K% with a 92nd-percentile barrel rate and a 96th-percentile hard-hit rate.

This is still a full-fledged committee, but Harris has found success in this role and has very impressive underlying metrics suggesting his recent cold slump is due largely to bad luck. Those in shallow leagues can likely find a more stable option like Yoendrys Gomez, Caleb Kilian, or even Alex Lange, but for the managers in deeper 12+ team leagues falling behind in this category, Harris is worth a stash as he has the skill set to claim this job.

- Andy Smith

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