Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Starting Pitcher (SP)

Jacob deGrom - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 25)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 75% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is on the verge of returning to the major leagues and should be rostered in all formats. The former two-time Cy Young winner underwent Tommy John surgery last summer and began a rehab assignment in late August. Through […]

Kumar Rocker - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 25)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Texas Rangers starting pitching prospect Kumar Rocker is set to make his major league debut on Thursday and should be added in all standard leagues. Rocker has had a rocky start to his professional career. He was originally drafted by the New […]

Will Wagner - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 23)

BALLER MOVE: Use as Streamer for Rest of Season / Stash in Dynasty Leagues CALL-UP ETA: In Majors ANALYSIS: Will Wagner, the son of legendary closer Billy Wagner, was acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays at this year’s trade deadline from the Houston Astros as part of the Yusei Kikuchi return. The 26-year-old currently ranks […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: In Majors ANALYSIS: With Joe Ryan (shoulder) landing on the injured list 10 days ago, the Minnesota Twins called up their No. 5 prospect, Zebby Matthews, to take his spot in the rotation. Matthews then made his major league debut on August 13, where he threw five innings of […]

Should I Stash Jasson Dominguez In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 22)

Back in 2019, the New York Yankees used most of their international bonus pool money to sign Jasson Dominguez for $5.1 million as a 16-year-old due to his potential to be a five-tool player. Dominguez methodically moved his way through the organization, culminating in his big league debut in 2023, where he impressed during his […]

Kyle Manzardo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 22 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All But the Shallowest of Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Kyle Manzardo currently ranks as the Cleveland Guardians' number three prospect and the 52nd overall in baseball, according to MLB Pipeline. Manzardo has spent the majority of his time in Triple-A this season; however, he spent several weeks with the Guardians […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 22 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Must-Stash  CALL-UP ETA: Late August/Early September ANALYSIS: Dylan Crews, the second overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft, currently ranks as the third-best prospect in baseball (according to MLB Pipeline). The young phenom has quickly worked his way up all throughout the minor leagues and currently finds himself in Triple-A. Through 43 games […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August 12th ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews is being promoted to the major leagues. Matthews has progressed through the minor leagues at an incredible pace this season. He opened the campaign at High-A where he needed just 22 innings to move up to Double-A. Zebby […]

Merrill Kelly - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Injury Stash (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 69% of Yahoo! Leagues ANALYSIS: He's rostered in many leagues, but Kelly might be a guy you want to roster now where still available. He's making a rehab start Tuesday and the goal is 65 pitches or four innings. Rumor has it that if all goes […]

David Festa - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Twins' rookie David Festa did it again, blanking the Cubs over five frames last night while striking out nine hitters and allowing just four baserunners (two walks, two hits). The right-hander got off to a rocky start as a pro, allowing 12 […]

Moises Ballesteros - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Moises Ballesteros hit 10 home runs in 63 games as an 18-year-old back in 2022, then in 2023 he hit 14 more in 117 games as a 19-year-old. This season, the 20-year-old has belted another 14 between Double-A (nine in 56 games) and Triple-A (five in […]

Deyvison De Los Santos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: This past Tuesday, Deyvison De Los Santos belted his minor-league-leading 30th home run of the season, collecting his league-leading 88th RBI in the process. Sure he started at Double-A where 14 of those home runs came, but 16 have come at Triple-A, so the power is […]

Jace Jung - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers third base prospect Jace Jung has held his own through his first look at Triple-A this season and is approaching his major league debut. Through 80 games at Triple-A Toledo, the former 12th-overall pick has posted a .253/.372/.470 slash line with 14 home […]

Hurston Waldrep - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves starting pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep was recently reinstated from the 15-day injured list and was optioned to Triple-A. However, it may only be a matter of time before the right-hander returns to the big leagues. Waldrep made his first two starts at the big […]

Adrian Del Castillo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo has taken a significant step forward at Triple-A this season and is nearing his major league debut. Across 97 games at Reno, the backstop sits with a dominant .323/.403/.609 slash line, 23 home runs, 35 doubles, 66 RBI, and […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews earned a promotion to Triple-A earlier in July and is quickly approaching his major league debut. Matthews opened the season by getting his second look at High-A ball and logged a 1.59 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and an eye-catching 0:28 […]

River Ryan - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Dodgers got a much-needed pitching performance from rookie right-hander River Ryan on Sunday, as he shut down the Astros over 5 2/3 innings allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out eight. It was just Ryan's second big league start, […]

Chayce McDermott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Yahoo Leagues, 1% of ESPN Leagues ANALYSIS: Well, folks, the Chayce McDermott experiment in Baltimore was shorter than a New York minute. After making his MLB debut on July 24 against the Marlins, the Orioles sent the young right-hander packing back to the minors on […]

Spencer Schwellenbach - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you were still skeptical about "Schwelly" and his talent before yesterday, the rookie right-hander likely erased any doubts about his stuff with a dominant outing against the Mets. Schwellenbach struck out 11 Mets while allowing just two hits and zero walks over […]

Hayden Birdsong - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Giants' right-handed rookie Hayden Birdsong did it again. After whiffing 12 Rockies last week, the hard-throwing youngster posted another eight strikeouts last night as he picked up his second straight win. Hayden Birdsong's 3Ks in the 2nd. pic.twitter.com/S56Q4ViEbk — Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) July […]

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all formats! CALL-UP ETA: Today (7/27) ANALYSIS: Today is finally the day that so many fantasy managers have been waiting for! Max Meyer was summoned from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday and is set to make his fourth start of the 2024 season (but first MLB start in nearly three months) against the […]

River Ryan - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Called up one week ago ANALYSIS: Dodgers rookie starting pitcher River Ryan pitched well enough in his Major League debut to earn at least one more turn in the rotation. The 25-year-old right-hander was effective in five and one-third innings against the Giants, holding them scoreless while […]

Jackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in dynasty leagues with redraft upside CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: The Tigers took a risk in drafting high school right-hander Jackson Jobe with the third-overall pick of the 2021 MLB Draft, but it appears their intuition might pay off sooner than later. While the 21-year-old has dealt with injuries in his young professional […]

Spencer Schwellenbach - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Already on Active Roster ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach made his major league debut earlier this year after having a 1.80 ERA across eight starts at High-A and Double-A in 2024. Despite struggling in his first few starts with the Braves, Schwellenbach has looked much better on […]

Hayden Birdsong - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Already On Active Roster ANALYSIS: The San Francisco Giants already called up their No. 4 prospect, Hayden Birdsong, earlier this year after a strong showing in the minors in 2024. The right-hander had a 2.51 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 13 starts at Double-A and Triple-A. The […]

Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: 2025 ANALYSIS: Since being drafted in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect, Bubba Chandler, has shown his potential in the minors. In 2022, he finished with a 2.61 ERA in 14 appearances (11 starts) at rookie ball and Single-A. Then, last year, […]

Should I Stash Jeffrey Springs In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Outlook (Week 17)

Robbie Ray isn't the only veteran lefty who is nearing a return to his team's rotation soon. Jeffrey Springs is also on the verge of returning to Tampa Bay's rotation as he's been building up his pitch count in the minor leagues and pitching effectively. But how soon can we expect to see Springs in […]

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: If those three April starts are anything to go by, Max Meyer is about to make a big splash in Miami. Drafted third overall by the Marlins in 2020, Meyer has been lighting it up at Triple-A Jacksonville. With a cool 1.80 ERA and 14 […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: After being sidelined the entire month of June, Tampa Bay Rays' top prospect, Junior Caminero, has been making serious noise in the minors, and it’s no wonder. In his first game back, he returned to the lineup with a three-run home run. This 21-year-old infielder for […]

Should I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)

Since being drafted third overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Miami Marlins' No. 3 prospect, Max Meyer, has proved he can be a great pitcher in the majors. In 2021, he finished with a 2.27 ERA and 130 strikeouts across 22 starts at Double-A and Triple-A. Then, in 2022, Meyer had a 3.69 ERA across […]

Should I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)

As we head into the All-Star Break, the Miami Marlins still sit near the bottom of the MLB standings with the second-fewest wins in all of baseball. Miami's rotation has been wrecked by injuries, leaving Edward Cabrera and Trevor Rogers as the only remaining starters left from the Opening Day rotation - and Cabrera missed […]

Should I Stash Jackson Jobe In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)

Now that Paul Skenes has graduated, who is the next big arm in the MLB pipeline? Some might say the Cubs' Cade Horton, others maybe the Reds' Rhett Lowder, others maybe someone else, but most would probably say the Tigers' Jackson Jobe is the most promising young arm we have yet to see in the […]

Jackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late August/September ANALYSIS: The next prospect to make a Paul Skenes-type impact upon his arrival in the major leagues is Detroit Tigers youngster Jackson Jobe. Jobe is just 21 but is already on the fast track to the major leagues as he's been dominant at each stop in […]

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Stash In 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late July/August ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins' No. 3 prospect, Max Meyer, has had an interesting 2024 campaign so far. After undergoing Tommy John surgery during the 2022 season, the Marlins have been extremely careful with their young pitcher. He started the year with the major league club before […]

Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz is set to make his 2024 major league debut on Friday, July 5, against the Texas Rangers. Baz underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022 and faced a few setbacks this season, which delayed his return this […]

Dean Kremer - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing nearly two months of the season with a triceps injury, Dean Kremer is back in the Orioles' rotation. Kremer gave the Birds a much-needed shot in the arm last night when he fired five innings of scoreless baseball with eight strikeouts […]

Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane Baz is beginning to find his footing at Triple-A and is on the verge of returning to the major leagues. Baz underwent Tommy John surgery in 2022 and has faced a few setbacks this season, which have delayed his return. […]

Should I Stash Christian Scott In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15)

Christian Scott got a brief taste of what it's like to pitch in the major leagues when he made five starts for the Mets earlier this season. Now it's time for him to return to the big leagues and attempt to prove that he belongs in the New York rotation for the rest of the […]

Should I Stash Gavin Williams In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15)

As we are about to hit the halfway point of the season, the Cleveland Guardians are right there with Baltimore and New York as one of the three best teams in the American League. The Guardians are getting it done with the bats this year, which is ironic, considering they were projected to have one […]

Drew Thorpe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Drew Thorpe continues to impress, showcasing his potential as a valuable fantasy asset. The 23-year-old right-hander delivered a strong outing in the White Sox’s 5-3 victory over the Rockies, allowing just two runs on two hits and one walk over six innings while […]

Miles Mikolas - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With a career ERA of 4.06 and K/9 of 6.54, Miles Mikolas is not a pitcher you want anchoring your fantasy rotation, but can be a reliable spot starter when the matchup calls for it. And that is just what we have […]

Jose Quintana - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana has pitched well as of late, making him a potential add in most 14-plus team leagues ahead of Week 15 (July 1 to July 7). Quintana's overall numbers this season are not the best, as he […]

Gordon Graceffo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper NL-Only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gordon Graceffo was drafted in the fifth round of the 2021 MLB Draft and has quickly moved up the ranks in the organization, culminating with the Cardinals calling him up to the big leagues on Friday. This is despite not having a […]

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Mid-July ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott could be nearing a return to the major leagues and is worth stashing in all standard leagues. Mets skipper Carlos Mendoza told the media on June 25 that Scott has a “good chance” to return to the big […]

Jameson Taillon - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12 Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon has been pitching very well lately and is worth adding in all standard leagues. Since June 11, Taillon has made four starts and posted a strong 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and a 4:23 BB:K ratio in […]

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Monday, July 1 - confirmed. ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood is set to make his major league debut on Monday, July 1. Wood, a 21-year-old outfielder, has been a standout in the minor leagues this season. His performance is nothing short of spectacular, with a stellar […]

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer could be rejoining the major league roster in the coming weeks and is worth stashing in all standard leagues. Marlins manager Skip Schumaker told the media earlier in June that he expects their top prospect to return to the […]

Davis Daniel - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Once in a while, a pitcher who no one even expected to be in the major leagues goes out and throws a gem. That's exactly what happened last night as 27-year-old rookie Davis Daniel shut down the Detroit Tigers for eight innings […]

David Festa - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect David Festa will make his major league debut on Thursday, June 27, against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 59 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season, the young right-hander has showcased elite strikeout numbers with a 35.1% K rate and […]

Hayden Birdsong - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco Giants are dipping into their minor league talent pool once again, this time calling up starting pitcher Hayden Birdsong from Triple-A Sacramento. Birdsong is a former 6th-round pick of the Giants back in 2022 who has been on the […]