With about a month to go until the playoffs in many fantasy baseball leagues, grabbing some help in your Catcher department just might get you over the hump.

Some teams might not be taking the position seriously or have a big name that they are relying on to get them through the home stretch. Here are some names that can help you out.

Editor’s Note: to read about even more waiver wire options for catchers, be sure to check out our famous waiver wire pickups list which is a running list that is updated daily. 

Waiver Wire Analysis for Catchers

Nick Hundley (C, COL)

Owned in 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues

Fantasy owners truly believed that the Catcher to own in Colorado was Wilin Rosario. He gave owners flexibility in their lineups to play at C, 1B, CI and seemingly had the higher upside as a hitter. Then Nick Hundley came walking in the door and not only grabbed the job but shut the door behind him leaving no room for Rosario to get his ABs back anytime soon. Hundley has had four of his last 11 hits go for extra bases including two stolen bases. Hundley's BABIP is above the .350 mark and has been trending upward in the SLG% and OBP departments all season. With his average above .300 and Rosario getting the nod at 1B with Justin Morneau's injury, Hundley is assuredly going to keep producing knowing that he has no competition behind the plate.

Baller Move: Add in 12+ and NL-Only Leagues

Caleb Joseph (C, BAL)

Owned in 9% of Fleaflicker Leagues

If you have Matt Wieters this is the best equivalent of a handcuff in the baseball world. It means you should have Joseph on your team to play when Wieters does not. Wieters is going to DH and catch while Joseph gets added time to show that he belongs. Over the past 14 days Joseph has 3 HR, 9 RBI and has an impressive .360 BA. Joseph has a wRC+ of 109 which gives him even more value to go along with his BB% of 9% and his wOBA of .329 all of which are well above his career average. He honestly has no business being on the waiver wire as a solid #2 option and as mentioned before has the appeal of a nice handcuff for when Wieters rests. The Orioles are not going to chance Wieters having a setback which means Joseph gets to keep raking it in for Baltimore.

Baller Move: Add in 12+, AL-Only and 2 Catchers Leagues

Hank Conger (C, HOU)

Owned in 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues

Houston overhauled some big parts of their lineup to give their offense an even bigger boost to make a serious run at the playoffs. However catching duties have been relegated to two players who are quite frankly both performing. Conger over the past few weeks is hitting .333 with 2 HR and 7 RBI and was playing 2 out of every 3 games until Castro erupted these past two weeks and earned himself more playing time. Conger's .250 ISO rating is 87 points higher than Castro who has been getting all the love from his recent success. Conger has simply needed the time and opportunity and he is finally getting it. Castro's recent play should be treated as a mirage and should not be taken as a standard thing going forward. Conger has earned the playing time and should prove it down the stretch.

Baller Move: Add in 14+, AL-Only and 2-Catcher Leagues

Ryan Hanigan (C, BOS)

Owned in 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues

The youth movement has not proven to be totally successful in Boston and that goes doubly for the failures at Catcher for the Red Sox. The failed attempts by Blake Swihart and Sandy Leon have paved the way for Ryan Hanigan to get increased time behind the dish in a lost 2015 campaign. Hanigan is not lighting the world on fire but is hitting .320 and not hurting your fantasy team on a daily basis. Hanigan's BB% of 12.8 is nothing to sniff at and his .664 OPS is the highest it has been since his last season in Cincinnati back in 2012. With the way certain Catchers are hitting right now some owners may need to look for any positive stats they can get. Hanigan can provide a high average with doubles power and should be penciled in on a daily basis particularly in deep leagues.

Baller Move: Add in 14+, AL-Only and 2 Catcher Leagues

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