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The second half of the 2024 MLB regular season began on Friday, and at Rotoballer HQ, we are back with more waiver wire rankings. Today, we review our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 18 (July 22 - July 28) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile up as Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette is set to miss multiple weeks with a right calf strain. In contrast, Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa was placed on the injured list with right plantar fasciitis. Jacob Wilson, Justin Foscue, Addison Barger, and Brooks Baldwin were recently promoted. Other top prospects such as Coby Mayo, Shay Whitcomb, Jackson Holliday, Max Meyer, and Kyle Manzardo patiently await the call to the Show.
It is essential to stay on top of the player news as we guide you through the injuries, prospect call-ups, and closer role changes. For those searching for injury replacements or whose teams need a boost, we have you covered with our latest fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings. We've been working hard to put together a list of 100 players to consider for various league sizes to help you prioritize your waiver wire decisions.
As always, we are here to help you prioritize which player to add using our waiver wire rankings article. This edition features players such as Jeff Hoffman, Lawrence Butler, Brooks Baldwin, Justin Foscue, A.J. Puk, Drew Thorpe, Christian Scott, Coby Mayo, Jacob Wilson, Michael Toglia, Jeffrey Springs, Robbie Ray, and Spencer Horowitz this week. Read more to see where these players rank in our waiver wire rankings for Week 18.
Week 18 Waiver Wire Roundup for Fantasy Baseball
Just like any other week, we have already put together an assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. You can see that full roundup below to help prepare you for waiver wire runs. For Week 17, we have a few must-read articles:
- RotoBaller's fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups (Premium)
- FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
- Starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
- Outfield fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
- 1B/3B fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
- 2B/SS fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
- Catcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
- Hitter streamers - fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
- Two-start pitcher streamers - fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups
Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Baseball Week 18
Below is a more 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 | Jeff Hoffman | RP | 62 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Lawrence Butler | OF | 28 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Michael Busch | 1B, 3B | 61 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Colt Keith | 2B, 3B | 62 | Add in All Leagues |
| 5 | Jarred Kelenic | OF | 51 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 6 | Zach Neto | SS | 36 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Brooks Lee | SS | 49 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Spencer Horwitz | 1B, 2B | 23 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Junior Caminero | 3B | 27 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Jacob Wilson | SS | 14 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Zack Gelof | 2B | 46 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Michael Toglia | 1B, OF | 21 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | James McArthur | RP | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Yusei Kikuchi | SP | 52 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Luis Garcia (2B) | 2B | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 16 | Matt McLain | 2B | 46 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Spencer Schwellenbach | SP | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 18 | Max Schuemann | 2B, SS, OF | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Jesse Winker | OF | 55 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | A.J. Puk | SP, RP | 13 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Juan Yepez | 1B, OF | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Yimi Garcia | RP | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Jason Adam | RP | 44 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Brooks Baldwin | 3B, SS, OF | 1 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Masataka Yoshida | OF | 43 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Drew Thorpe | SP | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Harrison Bader | OF | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 28 | Shea Langeliers | C | 36 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 29 | Luis L. Ortiz | SP, RP | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Jameson Taillon | SP | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 31 | TJ Friedl | OF | 37 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Angel Martinez | 2B, 3B, SS | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Christian Scott | SP | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Bryan De La Cruz | OF | 50 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | River Ryan | SP | 6 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Tyler Stephenson | C | 26 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Max Meyer | SP | 31 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Robbie Ray | SP | 42 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Jeffrey Springs | SP | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 40 | Masyn Winn | SS | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 41 | Rowdy Tellez | 1B | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Jackson Jobe | SP | 8 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Tobias Myers | SP | 46 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 44 | Wilyer Abreu | OF | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Yilber Diaz | SP | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 46 | Leody Taveras | OF | 9 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | Noelvi Marte | 3B | 27 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | 31 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | Tyler Anderson | SP | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 50 | DJ Herz | SP | 3 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 51 | Chad Green | RP | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 52 | Yariel Rodriguez | SP | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 53 | Brandon Lowe | 2B | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 54 | Eugenio Suarez | 3B | 31 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Connor Wong | C | 44 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 56 | Andy Pages | OF | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | David Hamilton | 2B, SS | 37 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | Jake Meyers | OF | 7 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Coby Mayo | 3B | 16 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Charlie Blackmon | OF | 8 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 61 | Alex Vesia | RP | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Dylan Crews | OF | 10 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Hunter Harvey | RP | 45 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Andrew Vaughn | 1B | 39 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Dean Kremer | SP | 29 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Brendan Rodgers | 2B | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | JP Sears | SP | 11 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Brandon Marsh | OF | 25 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | J.P. Crawford | SS | 27 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Bo Naylor | C | 19 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Tyler Phillips | SP | 5 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Jeff McNeil | 2B, OF | 13 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Matt Wallner | OF | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 74 | Patrick Bailey | C | 24 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 75 | LaMonte Wade Jr. | 1B, OF | 9 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 76 | Austin Wells | C | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 77 | Jackson Holliday | 2B, SS | 38 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 78 | Hunter Gaddis | SP, RP | 22 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 79 | Parker Meadows | OF | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 80 | Jon Singleton | 1B | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Spencer Arrighetti | SP | 7 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Sam Hilliard | OF | 0 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | Ernie Clement | 2B, 3B, SS | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Ben Joyce | RP | 6 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | John Brebbia | RP | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 86 | Daniel Hudson | RP | 32 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 87 | Jose Iglesias | 2B, 3B | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 88 | Leo Jimenez | SS | 0 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 89 | Jose Leclerc | RP | 25 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 90 | Justin Foscue | 1B, 2B, 3B | 0 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 91 | Dylan Floro | RP | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 92 | Keider Montero | SP | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 93 | Shelby Miller | RP | 3 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 94 | German Marquez | SP | 2 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 95 | Deyvison De Los Santos | 1B, 3B | 8 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 96 | Victor Robles | OF | 0 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 97 | Derek Law | RP | 1 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 98 | Kyle Freeland | SP | 12 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 99 | Colin Poche | RP | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 100 | Garrett Cleavinger | RP | 4 | Add in 15+ Team Leagues |
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