X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Week 1 Waiver Wire: 0-25% Owned Pickups

Baseball is finally back. In light of this, let's give that free agent pool one last look over before the stats start flying.

Here are the best players who are owned in 0-25% of Yahoo leagues. You can see our column on 25-50% owned players as well.

These are your deeper Week 1 waiver wire pickups and adds - players that should be considered as additions to your teams, after your drafts have already been completed.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy baseball draft tools and resources:

 

Deep League Waiver Wire Adds

Catcher: Cameron Rupp, Philadelphia Phillies (16% owned)

Rupp is mainly keeping the seat warm for prospect Jorge Alfaro, but he did flash some pop last season. He hit 16 homers with a passable .252 batting average and 80 R+RBI. Rupp likely isn't a long-term solution for owners in single-catcher leagues, but he's a viable second catcher in 2C formats.

First Base: Lucas Duda, New York Mets (10%)

Duda missed most of 2016 with injury, but over the prior two seasons, he was 7th among first basemen in home runs, and 12th in both runs and RBI. While he's never going to hit for a high average - his best single-season mark is .253 - the veteran also boasts a career .346 OBP. Assuming health, he's an excellent CI option in 12-team mixers and a viable starter at 1B in deeper and NL-only formats.

Second Base: Cesar Hernandez, Philadelphia Phillies (8%)

Hernandez looked like a utility man when he broke into the majors in 2014, but he’s developed into a player with relevance in many fantasy formats. His plate discipline, contact rate, and contact quality have steadily trended up in the last three years. He earned some criticism for mental lapses on the bases — note the ugly 17-for-30 success rate on stolen base attempts — but he also hit .294/.371/393 with quality defense to turn in a surprising four-win season. Hernandez was 19-for-24 in thefts in 2015, and has been working with coaches to improve that aspect of his game this winter. He will hit near the top of the order,

Third Base: Travis Shaw, Milwaukee Brewers (24%)

Shaw faded badly after a hot start with the Red Sox in 2016. Traded to Milwaukee over the winter, he'll be the starting first baseman and likely hit fifth in a sneaky-good Brewers lineup. While Fenway Park has a well-deserved reputation as a hitters' park, it's actually one of the most difficult parks in the game for lefties to hit a home run. Miller Park is among the best parks for lefty power, and it's not hard to imagine Shaw taking advantage.

Shortstop: Tyler Saladino, Chicago White Sox (14%)

Saladino has picked up some sleeper hype during a torrid spring, but he remains lightly owned. The versatile 27-year-old hit .282 with eight homers and 11 steals in just 319 plate appearances a year ago. Given his minor league track record and the White Sox rebuild, he's likely to run a bit more in 2017, and could see some time near the top of the batting order. Yoan Moncada is the future at second base, but Saladino has the job right now, and he could provide double-digit pop with 20+ stolen bases to go with his eligibility at three positions.

Corner Infield: Yangervis Solarte, San Diego Padres (14%)

If you've ever read my work before, you probably knew this was coming. I've been beating the Solarte drum since 2015, after all. The veteran doesn't have enough foot speed to take advantage of the Padres' aggressive basestealing philosophy, but hits well enough to land a spot in the middle of their lineup: .286/.341/.467 last season, with 15 homers and 126 R+RBI in just 109 games. Injury cost him some time, as did the tragic death of his wife. The latter is just another reason to root for the guy.

Middle Infield: Chris Owings, Arizona Diamondbacks (10%)

Owings will open the year as the starting shortstop in Arizona, and he's hitting second in their first game. There's not much pop here, but Owings swiped 21 bags in 23 attempts last year. With the current dearth of speed in the game, he's an intriguing sleeper at short and free to add in 90 percent of Yahoo league at the moment. If he can hit enough to stick in the 2-hole, he'll be sandwiched between A.J. Pollock and Paul Goldschmidt. That's a nice place to be. Like many of the guys we're discussing today, Owings offers flexibility as well, since he's eligibile in the outfield.

Outfield: Steve Pearce, Toronto Blue Jays (12%)

The release of Melvin Upton makes it clear that the Jays will give Pearce every opportunity to run with the starting job in left field. He also carries eligibility at first and second base, and given that Devon Travis can't stay healthy and Justin Smoak is terrible, he could easily see time at either position. Pearce has never logged 400 plate appearances in a season before, but has a great chance to do so in 2017. He's hit .267/.347/.493 with 49 homers in just 279 games over the last three seasons. If he can come close to that level over a full slate, he'll be a fantastic value.

Outfield: Travis Jankowski, San Diego Padres (8%)

If speed's what you need, consider Jankowski. He strikes out too much to hit for average despite his quickness and doesn't have much power, but Jankowski does the starting job in left field. He swiped 30 bags as a part-timer in 2016. Jankowski does get on base at a good clip thanks to a double-digit walk rate, so if the playing time holds up, 40-50 stolen bases are attainable.

Starting Pitcher: Mike Foltynewicz, Atlanta Braves (19%)

The former first-round pick hasn't quite lived up to the hype, but Foltynewicz has improved every season in the big leagues. He also seems to have developed his changeup into a viable third offering, which should allow him to stick in the rotation. His blazing fastball and slider have led some to conclude his future is in the bullpen. If the Braves were to make that move, Folty could be in line for some saves. For now, he's a solid back-end fantasy starter with upside for more.

Starting Pitcher: Daniel Norris, Detroit Tigers (12%)

Norris was one of just 19 starters who logged a strikeout per inning and walked fewer than three batters per nine. Most of the guys in that group are bona fide aces. Of course, Norris was the only player in the group who failed to log 100 innings, and he also had trouble with home runs and hard contact. But the former top prospect is just 23 and carries plenty of upside.

Relief Pitcher: Hector Rondon, Chicago Cubs (15%)

By virtually any measure, Rondon has been one of the best relievers in baseball over the last three seasons. He has served as the Cubs' closer for the bulk of that time, but the defending champs opted to bring in Wade Davis via trade to handle closing duties. Davis had some arm troubles last season, though, and is coming off an extremely shaky spring. Rondon could find himself back in the ninth if Davis stumbles, and can bolster your ratios even as a set-up man.

Relief Pitcher: Jason Grilli, Toronto Blue Jays (18%)

Grilli had command issues last season that led to inflated walk and home run rates, but he logged a 12.0 K/9 for the second straight year and fourth time in five seasons. With Roberto Osuna on the disabled list to begin the year, Grilli will take the closer baton in Toronto for at least a couple of weeks.

 

More Waiver Wire Pickups and Adds


Check out RotoBaller's entire fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and sleepers list, updated daily!




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Daily Stats & Leaders
All Pitcher Matchups
Compare Any Players
Player Comparisons
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Pete Alonso4 hours ago

Returning To Mets On Two-Year Deal
Jalen Suggs4 hours ago

Remains Out On Wednesday
Andrew Wiggins4 hours ago

Heading To Miami
Dennis Schröder4 hours ago

Dennis Schroder Traded To Jazz
Lonzo Ball4 hours ago

Signs Two-Year Extension
Jonas Valanciunas5 hours ago

Traded To The Kings
Draymond Green5 hours ago

To Play Versus Jazz
Jose Alvarado5 hours ago

Unavailable On Wednesday
Aaron Gordon5 hours ago

To Play On Wednesday
Jimmy Butler5 hours ago

Traded To Warriors
Paul George6 hours ago

Available On Wednesday
Cameron Johnson7 hours ago

Returning Versus Washington
Marcus Smart7 hours ago

Will Play On Wednesday
Brook Lopez7 hours ago

Available On Wednesday Night
Donovan Mitchell7 hours ago

Ruled Out Versus Pistons
Bobby Portis7 hours ago

Returning Against Charlotte
Damian Lillard7 hours ago

Will Play Versus The Hornets
Giannis Antetokounmpo7 hours ago

Good To Go Versus Charlotte
Chris Boucher8 hours ago

Cleared For Action On Wednesday
Alexandre Sarr8 hours ago

Remains Out On Wednesday
Jakob Poeltl8 hours ago

Ruled Out Versus The Grizzlies
Darcy Kuemper8 hours ago

Aims To Continue Home Success Wednesday
Lonzo Ball8 hours ago

Unavailable Against Minnesota On Wednesday
Mattias Samuelsson8 hours ago

Ruled Out For The Rest Of The Week
Ty Dellandrea8 hours ago

Could Be An Option Thursday
Alexander Wennberg8 hours ago

Ruled Out For Third Straight Game
Craig Smith8 hours ago

Expected To Return On Wednesday
Quinn Hughes8 hours ago

To Remain Out On Thursday
Mitchell Marner9 hours ago

Labeled As Day-To-Day
Alex Bregman10 hours ago

Cubs Offer Four-Year Deal To Alex Bregman
Josh Manson11 hours ago

Sustains Lower-Body Injury
Jordan Greenway11 hours ago

Expected To Return After International Break
Tage Thompson11 hours ago

Resumes Skating, Still In Concussion Protocol
Sandy Alcantara11 hours ago

Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
Dylan Cozens11 hours ago

Battling Lower-Body Injury
Brandon Woodruff11 hours ago

Not Expected To Be Ready For Start Of Spring Training
Ilya Lyubushkin12 hours ago

Exits Early On Tuesday
Christian Yelich12 hours ago

Not Expected To Be 100% For Start Of Spring Training
Sidney Crosby12 hours ago

Absent During Wednesday's Practice
Eric Cole12 hours ago

Faces Challenges At WM Phoenix Open
Gary Woodland12 hours ago

A Strong Value Play At WM Phoenix Open
Lee Hodges12 hours ago

Looks To Build On Strong Start At WM Phoenix Open
Ben Griffin14 hours ago

Still Searching For Consistency At Scottsdale
Rashee Rice14 hours ago

Doing Well
Denny McCarthy14 hours ago

A Volatile Option At WM Phoenix Open
Lucas Glover14 hours ago

Looks To Build On Strong Pebble Beach Finish
Andrew Novak15 hours ago

In Good Form Ahead Of WM Phoenix Open
Keith Mitchell15 hours ago

A Sleeper Pick At WM Phoenix Open
Sam Stevens15 hours ago

Looking To Stay Hot At WM Phoenix Open
Matt Fitzpatrick15 hours ago

Worth Considering At WM Phoenix Open
J.J. Spaun15 hours ago

In Great Form Ahead Of WM Phoenix Open
Davis Thompson15 hours ago

Is Riding The Struggle Bus To Scottsdale
PGA15 hours ago

J.T. Poston Looks To Overcome Putting Woes At WM Phoenix Open
Akshay Bhatia16 hours ago

Looks To Stay Consistent At WM Phoenix Open
Robert MacIntyre16 hours ago

A Solid Option At WM Phoenix Open
Corey Conners16 hours ago

A Boom-Or-Bust Option At WM Phoenix Open
Matthieu Pavon16 hours ago

Should Be Avoided At All Costs At TPC Scottsdale
Nicolai Hojgaard16 hours ago

Will Be Hard To Trust At WM Phoenix Open Debut
PGA16 hours ago

Sungjae Im Searching For Consistency At WM Phoenix Open
Justin Thomas16 hours ago

Looks To Rebound At WM Phoenix Open
William Nylander18 hours ago

Scores Hat Trick On Tuesday
Connor McDavid18 hours ago

Tallies Three Points On Tuesday
Ilya Sorokin18 hours ago

Stands Tall On Tuesday
Alex Tuch18 hours ago

Leads The Way In Victory
Jeremy Swayman18 hours ago

Shuts The Door On Wild On Tuesday
Nick Paul19 hours ago

Exits Early On Tuesday
Max Greyserman1 day ago

A Scary Play At WM Phoenix Open
Shane Bieber1 day ago

Not Expected To Rejoin Rotation Until Midway Through The Season
Nolan Arenado1 day ago

Red Sox Discussing Nolan Arenado Trade
Dylan Guenther1 day ago

Returns To Utah Lineup
Nick Leddy1 day ago

Back For Blues Tuesday
Jose Altuve1 day ago

Has Been Working In Left Field
Kansas City Chiefs2 days ago

Andy Reid Won't Retire After Super Bowl LIX
Travis Kelce2 days ago

Doesn't Appear To Be Eyeing Retirement
Cooper Kupp2 days ago

Rams Seeking Trade Partner For Cooper Kupp
Nassourdine Imavov2 days ago

Picks Up Second-Round Knockout Win At UFC Saudi Arabia
Israel Adesanya2 days ago

Gets Knocked Out At UFC Saudi Arabia
Said Nurmagomedov2 days ago

Drops Decision At UFC Saudi Arabia
Vinicius Oliveira2 days ago

Remains Undefeated In The UFC
Mike Davis2 days ago

Loses Decision At UFC Saudi Arabia
Farés Ziam2 days ago

Fares Ziam Extends His Win Streak To Five
Cleveland Browns3 days ago

Myles Garrett Requests Trade, Browns Sticking To Their Stance
Jack Flaherty3 days ago

Returning To Detroit On Two-Year Contract
Las Vegas Raiders3 days ago

Raiders Hire Chip Kelly As Offensive Coordinator
Shohei Ohtani4 days ago

Expected To Pitch In May
Freddie Freeman4 days ago

Starts Swinging, Not Running
Tyler Glasnow4 days ago

Throwing Bullpens, Feels Good Heading Into Spring Training
Kaan Ofli4 days ago

Suffers Second Straight Loss At UFC Saudi Arabia
Muhammad Naimov4 days ago

Gets Decision Win At UFC Saudi Arabia
Jairzinho Rozenstruik4 days ago

Loses Lackluster Decision At UFC Saudi Arabia
Sergei Pavlovich4 days ago

Snaps Losing Streak At UFC Saudi Arabia
Shara Magomedov4 days ago

Suffers First Career Loss At UFC Saudi Arabia
Michael Page4 days ago

Pulls Off Upset At UFC Saudi Arabia
Chris Godwin4 days ago

Tampa Bay Expected To Attempt To Re-Sign Chris Godwin
Justin Tucker5 days ago

Facing More Sexual-Assault Allegations
Alex Bregman5 days ago

Tigers And Red Sox Emerge As "Co-Favorites" To Land Alex Bregman
Nolan Arenado5 days ago

Cardinals Unable To Find Trade Partner For Nolan Arenado
Dallas Goedert5 days ago

Will Be Good To Go Against Chiefs
DeVonta Smith5 days ago

Expected To Play In Super Bowl
Tampa Bay Buccaneers5 days ago

Josh Grizzard Promoted To Offensive Coordinator
Pete Alonso5 days ago

Reds Showing Interest In Pete Alonso
Israel Adesanya5 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Nassourdine Imavov5 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Vinicius Oliveira5 days ago

An Underdog At UFC Saudi Arabia
Said Nurmagomedov5 days ago

A Favorite At UFC Saudi Arabia
DeVonta Smith5 days ago

Not Practicing Again On Friday
Mike Davis5 days ago

Looks For His Fifth UFC Win
Farés Ziam5 days ago

Fares Ziam Looks For His Fifth Win In A Row
Félix Bautista6 days ago

Felix Bautista Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
A.J. Brown - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL DFS Lineup Picks

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For DraftKings - Chiefs vs. Eagles Showdown (Super Bowl LIX)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We’ve made it to the Super Bowl, and we have a rematch of two years ago as it’ll be Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs (17-2) taking on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles (17-3). The Eagles are looking for their redemption after losing Super Bowl LVII, while the Chiefs are […]


Dylan Sampson - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

2025 Rookie Draft Sleepers - Targets After The First Two Rounds

The 2025 NFL season is almost over, and it's never too early for Dynasty fantasy football managers to get informed about the incoming rookie class. In 2024, there were plenty of steals -- thanks to NFL scouting regularly underrating great players, it's possible to get massive value in later rounds of rookie drafts. This season […]


Garrett Wilson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL DFS Picks

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty FLEX Rankings: (Pre-NFL Draft) - Garrett Wilson, Ladd McConkey, Kyren Williams, George Pickens, Ashton Jeanty, Tyreek Hill

Many dynasty fantasy football leagues have extra flex spots compared to redraft setups, so identifying the top flex options is critical in finding success. Additionally, it can be tough to compare the values of two players at different positions, so we're here to assist with our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty FLEX rankings before the […]


Bijan Robinson - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Running Back Rankings: (Pre-NFL Draft) - Bijan Robinson, Breece Hall, De'Von Achane, Ashton Jeanty, James Cook

Running backs are often the primary building blocks for dynasty fantasy football teams, and having a collection of high-end studs at the position will give you a chance to compete for a championship every season. We're here to help you sort through the RBs with our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty running back rankings before […]


Brian Thomas Jr - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings: (Pre-NFL Draft) - Justin Jefferson, Brian Thomas Jr., Nico Collins, Rashee Rice, Marvin Harrison Jr.

It's officially dynasty fantasy football rankings and trading season, and let's kick things off by talking about the superstar wideouts in the NFL. WRs usually hold value longer than running backs and make up the core of your dynasty team. Below, you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty wide receiver rankings before the […]


Caleb Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Quarterback Rankings: (Pre-NFL Draft) - Jayden Daniels, Patrick Mahomes, C.J. Stroud, Caleb Williams, Cam Ward, Bo Nix

The 2024-25 NFL season is just about to wrap up, and two of the top dynasty QBs are competing in Super Bowl LIX. Meanwhile, the rest of the league's signal-callers are already beginning preparation for next year, just like dynasty fantasy managers should be doing. Below, you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty […]


Sam LaPorta - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 Fantasy Football Dynasty Tight End Rankings: (Pre-NFL Draft) - Brock Bowers, Sam LaPorta, Trey McBride, Kyle Pitts, Tyler Warren, Dalton Kincaid

If you play in a fantasy football dynasty league, you know there is no offseason, as trades happen all year long. Much like redraft leagues, tight ends are the trickiest position to navigate in dynasty setups, so we're here to assist. Below, you will find our updated 2025 fantasy football dynasty tight end rankings before […]


Jalen Hurts - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

NFL Prop Bet Picks for Super Bowl LIX - DraftKings Super Bowl Specials

Super Sunday is finally here! Super Bowl LIX will match the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, La., with the Chiefs currently favored by 1.5 points. That being said, we are not here to discuss spreads and totals. Oh no, we are here to discuss the props that […]


Saquon Barkley - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Super Bowl LIX Matchups We Love - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks Including Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Travis Kelce, Dallas Goedert, more

The end is near in the NFL. Super Bowl week has finally arrived. NFL fans can rejoice as we near the end of a long season. It is bittersweet to hit this point in the season, but the fireworks that should come with the Super Bowl are too great to ignore. This season's big game […]


C.J. Stroud - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Biggest Fantasy Football QB Busts From 2024 Season

When to take a quarterback in fantasy football drafts might be the hardest decision to make. Sometimes, spending a top pick on a quarterback like Josh Allen is worth it. Other times, waiting until the sixth round to take a quarterback might be the better move.  During the 2024-25 season, though, there were plenty of quarterbacks who […]


Patrick Mahomes - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

2024-25 Super Bowl LIX Predictions, Picks, and Props

The conference championship round saw a lopsided affair go Philadelphia's way in the NFC while the Chiefs emerged from another hard-fought battle with Buffalo. We've had fun trying to predict the action every step of the way and there's no way we're stopping now with the big one ahead of us. That's right, it's time […]


Derrick Henry - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

Five Win-Now Players To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

When it comes to dynasty fantasy football, the ultimate goal is actually quite simple: winning your league. It seems like common sense, but sometimes managers get caught up in other things. Scouting rookies and looking for value plays is all well and good. But if you’re never in a position to win a title, what’s […]


Chris Godwin - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injuries, DFS

Five Pending Free Agents To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues

There will be plenty of stars who will enter free agency this offseason. As a result, dynasty owners might not want to trade for a player who is set to become a free agent. That's because where these players land could affect their fantasy values. Sometimes, though, it is worth taking a risk on players […]