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Infield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - April 7 to April 13

Dan's favorite infield-eligible fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) for Week 2 of 2025 (April 7 - April 13). His top free-agent hitters to add.

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Infield Waiver Wire Adds series. To kick off this column, I’ll start with a brief review of my picks from the previous week. While no one experienced a huge week, most of the players I tabbed chipped in modestly.

Luis Rengifo provided five runs and hit his first home run of the season, though a nagging hamstring injury flared up, threatening his future value. Spencer Torkelson went 6-for-22, hit home run No. 2, and added three runs and three RBI to his season totals. Otto Lopez continued to produce, going 5-for-14 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI. Isiah Kiner-Falefa helped out in deeper leagues, with three hits in 10 AB and adding another run and stolen base to his season totals. Tyler Soderstrom and Jeimer Candelario gave us little to nothing, unfortunately.

In light of Freddie Freeman hitting the 10-day injured list, I included 1B-eligible players at each level to fill out this week’s list. If he returns when first eligible on April 10, he will miss just the first three games of the week, but if he needs more time, it will be good to know who to turn to for help. I've also got you covered for those seeking help at the other infield positions. So now, for your consideration, here are the best infield-eligible fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 2 -- April 7 to April 13.

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Waiver Wire Pickups For Shallow Leagues (30-50 percent rostered)

Rhys Hoskins, 1B, Milwaukee Brewers (47 percent rostered)

I like Rhys Hoskins as a short-term play due to a very favorable schedule in the week ahead. The Brewers get a day off on Monday and then head to Coors Field for a three-game set, followed by another at Chase Field. Both parks are famously known as hitter-friendly venues, and I’m hopeful that Hoskins can take advantage.

Hoskins has gotten off to a cold start, with just three hits in eight games to begin the season, and not a barrel to be found. His hard-hit rate, though, checks in at 53.8 percent in the early going. If his bat wakes up, then it could be a multiple-HR week for Hoskins. Hitting in the middle of Milwaukee’s lineup, he should have plenty of RBI opportunities in the days ahead.

Jake Cronenworth, 1B/2B, San Diego Padres (32 percent rostered)

Jake Cronenworth’s positional flexibility might make him worth holding onto even after Freeman returns. His modest start at the plate (through April 5, he is carrying a .222 batting average) is buoyed by six walks through eight games. Cronenworth has tallied six runs already, thanks to his hot-hitting teammates. With a team batting average of .284, the Padres own the fourth-best mark in MLB.

Cronenworth and the Padres start Week 2 with a trip to Sutter Health Park to face the Athletics. If San Diego’s bats stay warm, they should pour on the runs in the hitter's park. The back half of the week features a matchup against the Rockies. Unfortunately, Cronenworth will not enjoy the Coors Field effect as the games will be at Petco Park, but he has hit the Rockies well, carrying a .305 BA and .954 OPS in 70 career games against the team.

 

Waiver Wire Pickups For Deeper Leagues (10-30 percent rostered)

Trevor Story, SS, Boston Red Sox (30 percent rostered)

Trevor Story has had a solid start to the 2025 season, batting .250 with two home runs and two stolen bases. Once a perennial five-category contributor, the myriad injuries that have befallen the 32-year-old shortstop robbed him of fantasy allure. And yet, in my deeper leagues where I’m searching for depth at middle infield, Story has again caught my eye.

With seven games on tap for the Red Sox in Week 2, it is a good time to give Story a chance. First comes a four-game series against the Blue Jays, whose pitching staff is tied for the second-most home runs allowed. The back half of the week features three games in Chicago against the White Sox.

Enrique Hernandez, 1B/2B/3B/SS/OF, Los Angeles Dodgers (17 percent rostered)

Admittedly, Enrique Hernandez has been ice cold to start the season, with just three hits (all home runs, oddly) in 27 at-bats this year. I’m still tempted to roll the dice on him, as Hernandez has served as Freeman’s replacement at first base in each game the latter has missed in 2025. The rest of the Dodgers bench is starting slow, too, so Hernandez should be able to hold onto his role into Week 2.

I’m optimistic that Hernandez will pull out of his early slump during the coming week. The Dodgers start their week against the Nationals, whose team ERA is 5.02 and owns a league-worst 1.67 WHIP.

That series is followed by a three-game showdown against the Cubs, whose pitchers aren’t faring much better. Chicago’s staff has allowed a league-high 83 hits in 2025, 21 more than the next-worst entrant. If Hernandez can finally break out, then he will be in a good spot to score some runs and drive in a few before Freeman is activated.

 

Waiver Wire Pickups For The Deepest Leagues (Under 10 percent rostered)

Carlos Santana, 1B, Cleveland Guardians (9 percent rostered)

Carlos Santana is in a good spot to do some damage. Since the start of the season, he has been more or less locked in at the cleanup spot in the Guardians lineup and is hitting .290. Ironically, Santana has had a single RBI to his credit through the first seven games of 2025. Why?

The batters in front of him have been too effective! Leadoff man Steven Kwan is setting the table as expected, but Jose Ramirez and Kyle Manzardo (who at 41 percent is worth a look, by the way) are clearing it before Santana can have a chance. Sooner or later, he will get his. With the White Sox on deck to start the Guardians’ week, I’m betting sooner.

Geraldo Perdomo, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks (9 percent rostered)

Geraldo Perdomo is off to a hot start in 2025, batting .344 through the season's first nine games. He has two steals to boot and has racked up 11 RBI already, despite being buried at the bottom of the lineup in all but three games. With Ketel Marte (hamstring) now on the injured list, the hot-hitting Perdomo might soon be a fixture at the top of the order, where he will produce more runs. On Saturday, Perdomo led off for Arizona for the first time this year.

Kyren Paris, 2B, Los Angeles Angels (7 percent rostered)

Like Perdomo, Kyren Paris might soon benefit from a teammate going down. Rengifo (hamstring) also suffered an injury coming into the weekend, and if he misses time, then Paris will be first in line to fill in.

The 23-year-old has been impressive in his limited capacity in spot starts and coming off the bench, going 6-for-15 and logging six runs and three steals in seven games. There’s not much evidence pointing to his hot streak lasting, but I’m keen on riding it out to lift my batting average and add a few steals.

Luisangel Acuna, SS, New York Mets (5 percent rostered)

I want to include a brief note on Luisangel Acuna, even though he is off to a slow start. The Mets’ Week 2 schedule includes matchups against the Marlins and the Athletics, both of which are in the bottom five in stolen bases allowed this season. Yes, Acuna is in a soft platoon with Brett Baty. No, he is not doing very much at the plate. However, if (IF!) he can manage to stay in the lineup and then get on base during the week ahead, he should be a source for a few steals.

 

More Waiver Wire Pickups To Consider

  • Michael Busch, 1B, Chicago Cubs (27 percent rostered)
  • Ben Rice, 1B, New York Yankees (22 percent rostered)
  • Gavin Sheets, 1B/OF, San Diego Padres (13 percent rostered)
  • Jorge Polanco, 2B/3B, Seattle Mariners (8 percent rostered)
  • Pavin Smith, 1B/OF, Arizona Diamondbacks (3 percent rostered)


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