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
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 14

Deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters focused on deeper NFBC leagues with 12+ teams. Consider adding these free-agent hitters for Week 14.

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves heading into Week 12. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those who do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and trades, making waiver moves a bit different. Also, offensive roster moves are made bi-weekly, so some waiver claims are made for the player in a great matchup early or later in the week. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, and a few waiver targets that are rostered in less than 50% of leagues according to the 12-team online championships.

As the season continues and we are churning and burning on the waiver wire, sometimes a hot bat is worth a pick-up. Besides "hot bats," we can also look at upcoming schedules to try and maximize at-bats. With all of the injuries, we are also looking into players that may be receiving more playing time. Some of the lower rostered players, or some not mentioned here, are on the solid side of platoons, so make sure you are not adding them if they have a negative schedule. Lastly, the names in the article are in order of percentage rostered, not so much in my preference of adding to your roster. This article will discuss NFBC fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 14, July 11th through July 17th.

In the first few weeks, rostered percentages can change quickly. So be quick to check your leagues for their availability. Also, when you want to chat about outfielders, prospects, or dynasty leagues, please message me directly on Twitter at @bdentrekKey points - this list will focus on rostered players in less than 50% of NFBC OC leagues.

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

 

Fantasy Baseball Schedule Outlook

We have a pretty full week of games. The entire AL Central plays eight games this week, meaning you can add some extra at-bats off the wire; looking at you Schoop. Most other teams all play six or seven games, so a rather standard week. The only teams that will really hurt you are the Orioles, Angels, and Dodgers with their five games. Lastly, we get a full week in Coors field so load up on your Coors bats where you can.

  • 8 Games- CLE, CWS, DET, KC
  • 7 Games - ATL, BOS, COL, MIA, NYM, PIT, SD, SF, STL, TB, TEX
  • 6 Games - ARI, CHC, CIN, HOU, MIL, MIN, NYY, OAK, PHI, SEA, TOR, WAS
  • 5 Games- BAL, LAA, LAD

 

Fantasy Baseball Two-Start Pitchers

 

Infield Waiver Wire Pickups

Jonathan Schoop (1B/2B), Detroit Tigers

45% Rostered

It has taken quite a while this season, but it seems Schoop's bat is waking up and returning to being fantasy relevant. He enters Saturday hitting safely in six straight games for a .435 batting average. He only has one double and a .043 ISO, which is not ideal, but Schoop has stolen four bases over these six games. Schoop is also striking out less than 5% of the time, which is outstanding, and has a 54.5% hard-hit rate.

Schoop has been a consistent 20+ home run bat who hits for a good batting average, but he has not showcased those tools this season. Hopefully, this little stretch is a sign of things to come in the second half, and he can build on his .210 batting average, six home runs, and five stolen bases. His CI/MI eligibility is also outstanding.

Cavan Biggio (1B/2B/3B), Toronto Blue Jays

22% Rostered

I may be too optimistic, as Biggio has let us down for most of his young career, but this past week has given me some earnest hope. Over his last nine games, Biggio is hitting .300 with four doubles and a 12% walk rate. Biggio has not hit a home run or stole a base over this stretch, but he still has a .833 OPS and 140 wRC+, proving his value to the Jays and your fantasy teams. The rest of season projections from the BAT X have Biggio hitting five home runs and stealing three bases while hitting .224. I will politely disagree with those projections. If this is a new and improved Biggio, which it seems we are seeing, then we should see a much better batting average with more power and speed. Lastly, the Jays are even hitting Biggio leadoff from time to time which only increases his fantasy value with all that power behind him.

Harold Ramirez (1B/OF), Tampa Bay Rays

20% Rostered

In the past, Ramirez has showcased decent batting average skills, but the consistency was an issue that helped push Ramirez out of Cleveland. However, Ramirez has a new home in Tampa Bay and is raking. He has hit safely in 15 of his last 18 games, suitable for a .373 batting average. Ramirez has six extra-base hits, including two home runs, while also stealing a base. In addition, Ramirez has a great 1.017 OPS, .196 ISO, and 196 wRC+. Ramirez is a hitting machine worth a roster spot in all deep leagues with some 12-team appeal.

David Villar (2B), San Francisco Giants

0% Rostered

Villar has been up with the Giants for only five games, and with the recent oblique injury to Evan Longoria, Villar should be up for quite a while. On Friday night, Villar hit his first home run and has two extra-base hits with a 22.2% barrel rate over his first five games. Villar jumped onto the prospect radar with the development of some significant power. Last season, Villar hit 20 home runs with a .275 batting average in Double-A. It got even better this season in Triple-A as Villar hit 21 home runs in 66 games while hitting .284. There may be a learning curve in the bigs for Villar, but the power looks legit, and Villar should be on your fantasy radar, especially in deeper leagues.

 

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups

Tyler Naquin (OF), Cincinnati Reds  

34% Rostered

Naquin returned from the IL a few games ago and already has one home run. He is now hitting .255 on the season with six home runs and three stolen bases. Naquin has a .208 ISO with .778 OPS and 109 wRC+. Naquin brings some great power, especially versus RHP. He also plays in Great American Small Park, the best hitting ballpark in baseball, which gives Naquin even more fantasy appeal. Naquin is a definite add in deep leagues with some major attraction in 12-team leagues.

 Jake Meyers (OF), Houston Astros

33% Rostered

Meyers brings an eight-game hitting streak into Saturday's action. Since being called up on June 24th, Meyers is hitting .313 with four extra-base hits and 10 RBI. Meyers's contact quality is pretty solid with a 107 mph maxEV, 8.6% barrel rate, and 45.7% hard-hit rate. He continues to play every day for the Astros, sadly hitting at the bottom of the lineup but still producing on an outstanding Astros team. Last season, Meyers combined for 22 home runs and 13 stolen bases between Triple-A and the bigs, so he may be able to provide an excellent power and speed source to your team. For now, Meyers is a deeper league target for me but can be streamed in 12-team leagues where your fantasy team is battling injuries.

Eddie Rosario (OF), Atlanta Braves

19% Rostered

Rosario made his triumphant return from his scary eye injury on July 4th. Rosario has hit safely in three of five games with a home run. Rosario is knocking the rust off. After Rosario gets comfortable, he will become a fantasy stud again. Rosario consistently hits around .250 with reliable power and even steals some bases. The Braves' offense is on fire these days, so Rosario will have plenty of chances to drive in or score runs. Jump on Rosario before he heats up, and his waiver wire price goes up.

Gavin Sheets (OF), Chicago White Sox

2% Rostered

We are back to Gavin Sheets season. We rode Sheets' power bat earlier this season, but he is a streaky hitter, and we moved on once Jake Burger took over and took Sheets' job. Now Burger is on the IL, and Sheets is back as an everyday player for the White Sox. Sheets has been producing of late, hitting safely in five of seven games with a .350 batting average. He has a .909 OPS, .150 ISO, and 164 wRC+ with a 53.3% hard-hit rate. Sheets has some serious power potential, and when he faces right-handed pitching, he is an even better fantasy asset.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy baseball app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, sleepers, prospects & more. All free!



More Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

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

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Griffin Conine

To Have Shoulder Surgery On Tuesday
Luke Keaschall

Twins Prospect Luke Keaschall Suffers Broken Forearm
Logan Gilbert

Leaves Friday's Start With Forearm Tightness

Vikings Select Tai Felton To Finish Day 2

Seahawks Select Quarterback Jalen Milroe With The 92nd Pick Overall

Browns Select Dillon Gabriel 94th Overall

Packers Pick Savion Williams At No. 87 overall

Steelers Snag Kaleb Johnson In Round 3

Broncos Select Wide Receiver Pat Bryant With The 74th Overall Pick

Texans Select Jaylin Noel With 79th Pick

Lions Select Wide Receiver Isaac TeSlaa With The 70th Overall Pick
Jack Leiter

To Start On Sunday

Patriots Add Wide Receiver Kyle Williams In Round 3

Browns Draft Harold Fannin Jr. With 67th Pick
Garrett Mitchell

Makes Early Exit
Luke Keaschall

Removed Early On Friday
Blake Snell

Likely Avoids Major Injury
Cole Ragans

Dealing With Mild Groin Strain

Broncos Add RJ Harvey To Backfield With 60th Pick

Raiders Select Jack Bech With 58th Pick

Chargers Add Wide Receiver Tre Harris In Round 2
Detroit Lions

Lions Acquire 57th Pick From Broncos

Seahawks Draft Elijah Arroyo 50th Overall
Carolina Panthers

Panthers Acquire 51st Pick From Broncos
Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals Snag Will Johnson At No. 47

Jets Add A Pass-Catcher With Mason Taylor At No. 42

Rams Select Terrance Ferguson With 46th Pick
Houston Texans

Texans Acquire 48th Pick From Raiders, Draft Aireontae Ersery

Saints Snag Tyler Shough At No. 40
Brenton Doyle

Out For Personal Reasons On Friday
Brandin Podziemski

Not On Injury Report For Game 3
Jimmy Butler III

Warriors Optimistic About Jimmy Butler III Playing Saturday
Jae'Sean Tate

To Remain Out Saturday
Jock Landale

Unavailable For Game 3
Terry Rozier

Out On Saturday
Jrue Holiday

Ruled Out For Friday Night's Game 3 Against Orlando
Kevin Love

To Miss Saturday's Game
Jaylen Brown

Available For Friday Night's Game 3 Against Magic
Gary Payton II

Iffy For Saturday's Action
Jayson Tatum

Officially Available On Friday For Game 3 Against Magic
Will Smith

Back From Injury On Friday
Luke Kennard

Questionable For Game 4 On Saturday
Darius Garland

Listed As Questionable For Game 3
Ja Morant

To Miss Game 4 On Saturday
Rui Hachimura

Available For Game 3 In Minnesota
Aaron Ekblad

Available To Return Saturday
Erik Swanson

Ryan Burr Progressing
Daulton Varsho

To Return On Tuesday At The Latest
Max Scherzer

Takes Positive Step On Friday
Aleksander Barkov

Questionable For Saturday
Gabriel Landeskog

Set For Larger Role In Game 4
Calvin Pickard

To Start Game 3 For Oilers
Randy Arozarena

Resting For First Time This Year
Jonas Siegenthaler

To Play Limited Minutes In Game 3
MLB

Red Sox-Guardians Game Postponed On Friday
Luke Hughes

Remains Out On Friday
MLB

Tigers-Orioles Postponed On Friday
Patrik Laine

A Game-Time Decision Friday
Yainer Diaz

Out On Friday Against Royals
Iván Herrera

Ivan Herrera Hopes To Start Rehab Assignment Next Week
Salvador Perez

Sitting Out For First Time This Season
Jaylen Brown

Questionable For Game 3 On Friday
Brendan Donovan

Back In Action On Friday
Jimmy Butler III

Could Miss Game 3 On Saturday
Coby Mayo

Getting On A Roll At Triple-A
Carlos Prates

Looks To Remain Undefeated In The UFC
Ian Machado Garry

Set For UFC Kansas City Main Event
Cade Cunningham

Collects Double-Double In Loss
Jalen Brunson

Drops 30 Points In Game 3
Karl-Anthony Towns

Leads All Scorers In Game 3 Victory
Zhang Mingyang

Scheduled For Co-Main Event
Anthony Smith

Set For His Final UFC Bout
David Onama

Set For Featherweight Bout
Giga Chikadze

Looks To Bounce Back
Abus Magomedov

Looks For His Third Consecutive Win
Michel Pereira

Returns To Action At UFC Kansas City
Nicolas Dalby

An Underdog At UFC Kansas City
Randy Brown

A Favorite At UFC Kansas City
Andre Muniz

Set To Open Up UFC Kansas City Main Card
Ikram Aliskerov

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Sergei Bobrovsky

Shuts Out Lightning In Game 2
Cam Fowler

Finishes Thursday's Win With Five Points
Robert Thomas

Posts Four Assists In Game 3 Win
Pavel Buchnevich

Celebrates Hat Trick During Four-Point Performance
Dylan DeMelo

Battling An Illness
Marcus Johansson

Exits Early Thursday
Aleksander Barkov

Hurt In Game 2
Jrue Holiday

Tagged As Questionable For Friday
Jayson Tatum

Likely Out Again On Friday
Anthony Cirelli

Good To Go Thursday
Andrei Vasilevskiy

Looks To Bounce Back In Game 2
Rasmus Ristolainen

To Miss Training Camp
Jonas Siegenthaler

Returns To Practice
Aliaksei Protas

Traveling With Capitals
Gabriel Vilardi

Still Out On Thursday
Max Pacioretty

Set To Join Maple Leafs Lineup For Game 3
Cam Davis

Looking For Better Fortunes At TPC Louisiana
Adam Svensson

Making Third Apperence At Zurich Classic
Max Greyserman

Aiming For Similar Success At TPC Louisiana
Lee Hodges

A High-Upside Player In New Orleans
PGA

Nico Echavarria Looks To Ride Off Of Elite Putting In New Orleans
Gary Woodland

A Player Worth Watching In New Orleans
Max McGreevy

Returns To The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Rasmus Hojgaard

In Search Of Consistency Ahead Of Zurich Classic
Sam Stevens

A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate In New Orleans
Nicolai Hojgaard

Looking To Turn Season Around At Zurich Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

Looks To Sway A Hot Putter In Teams Favor At Zurich Classic
Akshay Bhatia

Looking To Bounce Back At TPC Louisiana
Carson Young

Looks To Turn Things Around At TPC Louisiana
Erik Van Rooyen

Looking For Momentum In Louisiana
Andrew Novak

Making Start At TPC Louisiana After Near Miss At Harbour Town
Ben Griffin

Making Third Career Start At Zurich Classic
Taylor Moore

Competing With A New Teammate In New Orleans
Wyndham Clark

Making Return To New Orleans
Kurt Kitayama

Teeing It Up Again In New Orleans
Collin Morikawa

Back At Zurich Classic For Fifth Time
Thomas Detry

Making Third Appearance At New Orleans Team Event
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF