Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups List

Will Warren - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Will Warren, SP, New York Yankees ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: NA CALL-UP ETA: 2024 ANALYSIS: New York Yankees' No. 7 prospect Will Warren has had an interesting minor league career since being drafted in the eighth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. His career 3.96 ERA and 316 strikeouts in 61 appearances (59 starts)... Read More

Blade Tidwell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Blade Tidwell, SP, New York Mets ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: NA CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: New York Mets' No. 10 prospect Blake Tidwell was the team's second-round pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. Since making his minor league debut shortly after getting drafted in 2022, Tidwell continues to pitch well in the Mets'... Read More

Darius Vines - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Darius Vines, SP, Atlanta Braves CURRENT LEVEL: MLB (recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett) 2024 STATS: 6 G, 6 GS, 0-1, 35.1 IP, 4.58 ERA, 5.36 FIP, 7.64 K/9, 2.55 BB/9, 1.78 HR/9, 39.4% GB%, .273 BABIP ANALYSIS: RHP Darius Vines was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. The stats above are his Triple-A stats, but... Read More

Harry Ford - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis for Week 9 (2024)

PROSPECT: Harry Ford, C, Seattle Mariners CURRENT LEVEL: Double-A 2024 STATS: 35 G, 134 AB, 164 PA, 4 HR, 22 R, 14 RBI, 9 SB, .267 BA, .415 OBP, .458 SLG ANALYSIS: The Mariners' first-round pick in 2021 and current No. 2 prospect has shown off his unique offensive abilities and athleticism for a catcher. Ford... 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

Jack Leiter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Jack Leiter made his major league debut earlier this season but was recently sent back down to the minor leagues to continue his development. Through his first three major league starts (9.1 innings) the 24-year-old posted a poor 16.39 ERA and... Read More

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer opened the season with the major league roster but was sent down to Triple-A after making three starts to manage his workload, especially after recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in 2022. However, due to his high... Read More

Tyler Black - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Tyler Black made his major league debut on April 30 but was recently sent back down to Triple-A. Through his first seven major league games, he posted a .227/.261/.318 slash line with two stolen bases and a 1:8 BB:K ratio. He... Read More

Drew Thorpe- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Drew Thorpe, SP, Chicago White Sox ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: No. 91 CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: The Chicago White Sox have emphasized adding prospects over the past year, and one prospect that the team can be excited about is pitcher Drew Thorpe. He came over in the Dylan Cease trade earlier this year, along with Jairo... Read More

Jackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 9)

PROSPECT: Jackson Jobe, SP, Detroit Tigers ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: No. 16 CALL-UP ETA: 2025 ANALYSIS: With Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes officially making his debut earlier this month, Detroit Tigers' No. 1 prospect Jackson Jobe should soon be MLB's top pitching prospect. Jobe is currently Eric Cross' No. 16 overall prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 10 overall... 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

Jason Adam - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This past Monday, Jason Adam picked up his third save of the season after closer Pete Fairbanks was unavailable due to a cut on his finger. Adams' prior two came with Pete Fairbanks on the IL. So it seemed Adams' only chance... 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 Vazquez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago Cubs called up shortstop Luis Vazquez on Sunday, setting up the 24-year-old to make his major debut this Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves visit Wrigley Field. The team's No. 13 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, received the call after hitting .262... Read More

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues (9% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: 2024 ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar has missed the start of the season due to a right thumb injury. Lawlar ruptured a ligament in his thumb when trying to field a ground ball in a spring training minor league game in late March. That injury required... Read More

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues (9% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: June 27 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte is currently serving an 80-game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Marte originally tested positive for a type of steroid on March 8, which has kept him out through the start of the season. However, the 22-year-old is now just one month away... 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

Drew Thorpe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Drew Thorpe has been off to a great start to the season at Double-A and is worth stashing in AL-only leagues. Across 36 ⅓ innings with Double-A Birmingham, the 23-year-old has an excellent 1.73 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and 33:11 K:BB... 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

Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues (26% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: Early June ANALYSIS: Everyone is anxious to see Shane Baz back on the mound in the major leagues. The right-hander was dazzling in three MLB starts in 2021 and flashed some nice strikeout upside in 2022 despite giving up some long balls and compiling a 5.00... Read More

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby has been performing very well this season at Triple-A and is approaching in major league debut. In 37 games with Triple-A Norfolk, Norby has posted a .290/.371/.516 slash line with eight home runs.  The 23-year-old spent all of last season... Read More

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues (3% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: Late June - Early July ANALYSIS: Cade Povich has certainly made a strong case that he's ready for the next challenge of his baseball career - facing major league hitters at the next level. The tall, lanky, 24-year-old lefty has been dominant at Triple-A Norfolk so... Read More

Brooks Lee - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Keeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July/August ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins prospect shortstop Brooks Lee (back) is recovering from a herniated disc and is expected to miss at least the next month. The No. 2 prospect in the Minnesota system has been sidelined since spring training and has seemed like a safe bet to make... Read More

Colson Montgomery - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox top infield prospect Colson Montgomery has been getting hot at the plate through May and is nearing his major league debut. Through the first 13 games of the month, Montgomery is riding a .267/.393/.556 slash line with three long balls and an excellent 10:10... Read More

AJ Smith-Shawver - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June-July ANALYSIS: AJ Smith-Shawver was drafted in 2021, but by 2023 he made it all the way to the majors, making six appearances (five starts) for Atlanta last season. The righty posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.11 WHIP during his time with the big league club. A strong... Read More

A.J. Puk - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: A.J. Puk's time as a starting pitcher for Miami will certainly be a time that's going to try to forget. He made four starts for the Marlins back in March and April and struggled mightily to throw strikes. His ERA is north... Read More

John Schreiber - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Schreiber is enjoying a stellar start to his first season in Kansas City. The big right-hander came over in a trade from Boston this offseason and has been a great addition to the KC bullpen. Through his first 20 appearances, he has... Read More

Yennier Cano - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Orioles have turned to Cano to close out games as their veteran closer Craig Kimbrel has struggled of late blowing multiple saves. Cano has two saves on the season, both coming in the last two weeks since Baltimore moved Kimbrel into... Read More

Daniel Hudson - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Evan Phillips on the IL, Hudson is the de facto closer for the Dodgers for now. However, he could be used situationally and share the closer duties with lefty Alex Vesia. Since Phillips went down, Hudson has recorded only one save... Read More

Chayce McDermott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott has been one of the best arms in the minor leagues this month. Through the first half of May, he holds a 1.54 ERA and 0.69 WHIP in two starts with an impressive 19:3 K:BB ratio. In April and his... Read More

Cade Horton - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs starting pitching prospect Cade Horton was recently promoted to Triple-A. He is approaching his major league debut and is worth stashing in deeper formats. Horton began the season with Double-A Tennessee and dominated with a stellar 1.10 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and 18:2 K:BB ratio. ... Read More

Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez has gotten out to a strong start at Triple-A this season and is nearing his MLB debut. Through 38 games with Triple-A Buffalo this season, the 22-year-old has a .252/.335/.517 slash line with ten long balls and 31 RBI.... Read More

Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday made his major league debut earlier this season but was sent down to Triple-A to continue his development. However, he has begun to pick up where he left off in the minor leagues and could be back in the majors... 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

Erick Fedde - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of the few bright spots for the White Sox this season has been the performance of Erick Fedde. After spending 2023 pitching in the Korean league, Fedde returned to MLB this season with a revamped arsenal of pitches and better command of... Read More

Taj Bradley - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After suffering an injury during training camp that cost him the first month and a half of the season, Taj Bradley is back in the Tampa Bay rotation and looks great through his first two starts. Bradley was a popular sleeper pick late... Read More

Jalen Beeks - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Justin Lawrence was the Rockies closer to begin the season, but after a few rough outings and a stint on the paternity list, Jalen Beeks was given a chance to close out games and has seemingly run away with the job. Earlier... Read More

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mets rookie Christian Scott is off to a tremendous start in his big league career through two starts. The 24-year-old right-hander has an impressive 2.84 ERA and 1.11 WHIP through 12 2/3 innings while striking out 14 hitters. After dominating at Triple-A for... Read More

Ricky Tiedemann - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: If you held on to Ricky Tiedemann hoping for a fairly quick return to the mound, that's not going to be the case. The update on May 7 was that he's still a couple of weeks away from throwing off a mound. After that, he'll likely... Read More

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: May ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays infield prospect Junior Caminero has been a popular stash candidate all season and is on the verge of being promoted to the major leagues. Through 26 games at Triple-A Durham, the 20-year-old has posted an incredible .314/.379/.562 line with seven home runs and... 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

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo has been one of the best power hitters in the minor leagues this season and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Through 42 games with Triple-A Norfolk, Mayo has posted a .291/.359/.605 line with 13 long balls, 37... Read More

Brenton Doyle - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 52% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Brenton Doyle has been raking thus far in 2024, and based on his rostership in most leagues, it has gone largely unnoticed. He is slashing .281/.337/.464 on the young season and has collected five home runs, 13 RBI, and 12 walks. He has also racked... Read More

Zach Neto - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Mixed Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zach Neto has been flying under the radar, as noted by the fact that he is rostered in just 15% of fantasy leagues, but he should be considered as an addition to fantasy rosters in Week 9. Neto can help fantasy managers in several... Read More