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Fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 8 of the 2025 MLB season. These are free agent options to add off waivers, and our rankings will help you prioritize.
Week 8 has arrived, and the Rockies, Pirates, and Orioles have recently changed managers after the teams' disappointing starts in 2025. The 2025 MLB season continues to roll. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our weekly waiver wire rankings article. Today, we focus on Week 8 of the MLB season -- May 19th - May 25th. The list includes the top 100 hitters and pitchers to prioritize for this week. Find out where our updated waiver wire rankings have Zebby Matthews, Marcelo Mayer, Wilmer Flores, Dalton Rushing, Jordan Romano, and Hayden Birdsong.
It is essential to stay on top of the player news as we guide you through the injuries, prospect call-ups, recent hot streaks, and closer role changes. The Twins called up top prospect Zebby Matthews, and he will make his season debut on Sunday. Other key prospects called up recently were Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing and Cubs catcher Moises Ballesteros. More injuries to key players, Royals' ace Cole Ragans was placed on the injured list with groin tightness. San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores is hitting .400 (8-for-20) with three home runs and nine RBI over his last five games.
For those searching for injury replacements or whose teams need a boost, we have you covered with our latest fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for various league sizes to help you prioritize your waiver wire decisions. Good luck on waivers this week, RotoBallers!
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Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Baseball Week 8
Below is a direct and structured list of prioritized players to add from the waiver wire. This article will guide you with our weekly ranking for the relevant waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league (depending on the league size). The percentage rostered is from Yahoo leagues.
| Rank | Player Name | Position | % Ros. | Baller Move |
| 1 | Zebby Matthews | SP | 30 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Wilmer Flores | 1B | 42 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Jordan Romano | RP | 52 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Jackson Holliday | 2B,SS | 57 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 5 | Jordan Lawlar | SS | 32 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 6 | Luke Weaver | RP | 62 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Ivan Herrera | C | 52 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Matthew Liberatore | SP,RP | 61 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Jonathan Aranda | 1B,2B | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Chandler Simpson | OF | 27 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Victor Scott II | OF | 38 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Masyn Winn | SS | 54 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Bubba Chandler | SP | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Trent Grisham | OF | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Ryan Weathers | SP | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 16 | Logan Henderson | SP | 23 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Hyeseong Kim | 2B,SS | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 18 | Ryan McMahon | 3B | 33 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Marcelo Mayer | SS | 9 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | AJ Smith-Shawver | SP | 61 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | TJ Friedl | OF | 46 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Kyle Manzardo | 1B | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Jordan Beck | OF | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Nick Kurtz | 1B | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Cade Horton | SP | 24 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Roman Anthony | OF | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Will Vest | RP | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 28 | Andrew Abbott | SP | 61 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 29 | Grant Holmes | SP,RP | 36 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Hayden Birdsong | SP,RP | 11 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 31 | Gunnar Hoglund | SP | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Noah Cameron | SP | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Michael Wacha | SP | 54 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Agustin Ramirez | C,1B | 33 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Brett Baty | 2B,3B | 7 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Matt Strahm | RP | 15 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Porter Hodge | RP | 15 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Jack Leiter | SP | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Ranger Suarez | SP | 54 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 40 | Jesus Tinoco | RP | 5 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 41 | Shelby Miller | RP | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Colt Keith | 1B,2B | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | JP Sears | SP | 53 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 44 | JJ Bleday | OF | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | OF | 47 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 46 | Michael Toglia | 1B,OF | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | Brooks Lee | 2B,3B,SS | 5 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Lucas Giolito | SP | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | Drake Baldwin | C | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 50 | Jake Cronenworth | 1B,2B | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 51 | Daulton Varsho | OF | 11 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 52 | Josh Smith | 1B,3B,SS,OF | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 53 | Dalton Rushing | C,OF | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 54 | Tommy Kahnle | RP | 31 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | David Bednar | RP | 43 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 56 | Evan Carter | OF | 10 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | Chris Martin | RP | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | Cade Smith | RP | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Jason Adam | RP | 41 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Brayan Bello | SP | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 61 | Camilo Doval | RP | 47 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Ben Brown | SP,RP | 24 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Jackson Jobe | SP,RP | 41 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Mike Yastrzemski | OF | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Jac Caglianone | 1B | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Colin Rea | SP,RP | 52 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Stephen Kolek | SP,RP | 22 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Gabriel Arias | 2B,3B,SS | 18 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | Landon Knack | SP | 6 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Fernando Cruz | SP,RP | 22 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Trey Sweeney | SS | 9 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Luisangel Acuna | 2B,SS | 10 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Lance McCullers Jr. | SP | 8 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 74 | Griffin Jax | RP | 21 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 75 | Jake Meyers | OF | 9 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 76 | Liam Hendriks | RP | 11 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 77 | Justin Slaten | RP | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 78 | Joe Boyle | SP | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 79 | Pierce Johnson | RP | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 80 | Daysbel Hernandez | RP | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | David Festa | SP | 5 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Tanner Banks | RP | 0 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | Yimi Garcia | RP | 11 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Shane Smith | SP,RP | 27 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | Luis Mey | RP | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 86 | Moises Ballesteros | C | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 87 | Ty France | 1B | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 88 | Will Benson | OF | 6 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 89 | Zach Agnos | RP | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 90 | Eli White | OF | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 91 | Jeremiah Estrada | RP | 15 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 92 | Addison Barger | 3B,OF | 6 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 93 | Hunter Gaddis | RP | 17 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 94 | Jacob Misiorowski | RP | 5 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 95 | Drew Pomeranz | RP | 5 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 96 | Ryan Zeferjahn | RP | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 97 | Santiago Espinal | 2B,3B,OF | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 98 | Zach Dezenzo | 1B,OF | 0 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 99 | Angel Martinez | OF | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 100 | Yoan Moncada | 3B | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
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