Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Weekly Insights for Strategic Roster Enhancements
Weekly Waiver Wire Highlights and Top Picks
Each week, Fantasy Alarm provides a curated list of top waiver wire targets, focusing on players poised to make immediate impacts. These selections are based on recent performances, injury updates, and upcoming matchups, ensuring you have the most relevant information to make informed decisions.
Expert Analyses and Strategic Recommendations
Our seasoned analysts offer in-depth evaluations of potential additions, discussing their fit within various team structures and league formats. This expert commentary aids in understanding the short-term and long-term value of each player, helping you make strategic roster moves.
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Player News
Derek Hill is starting in center field and batting ninth on Thursday against the Twins.
Hill was activated off the IL on Tuesday but had been on the bench for the first two games back. The 29-year-old figures to remain a part-time player with Dane Myers playing well in center field for the Marlins.
Guardians placed RHP Luis Ortiz on non-disciplinary paid leave
We don’t yet know the reason why Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave, but we do know that he will be out through the All-Star break because of an MLB investigation. We’ll await more details, but Ortiz can be dropped in most leagues since he will be out for three weeks at least. He was supposed to start tonight against the Cubs, but now Joey Cantillo will instead.
The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that Adolis García “could emerge as a rather interesting trade candidate” this season.
Rosenthal mentions that the limited number of right-handed hitters on the trade market could make García an attractive option, especially since he’s under team control next season as well. With the Rangers falling out of contention, García could be the team’s most valuable trade chip. Rosenthal believes that, “As long as he continues producing offensively, his trade value would be greater at the deadline than during the offseason or at next year’s deadline.”
Francisco Alvarez went 3-for-7 with a solo home run in a doubleheader for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
Alvarez went 3-for-4 with that home run in the first game of the doubleheader, which made it three games in a row with a home run since Alvarez was sent down to Triple-A. If he can keep showing that pullside power as well as improved defensive performance during his stint in the minors, Alvarez could be back up with the Mets in July.
Nestor Cortes (elbow) threw three scoreless innings for Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday.
The left-hander struck out four, walked nobody, and gave up just one hit, which was a bunt single. He threw 25 of his 37 pitches for strikes in what was an extremely efficient outing. Cortes will obviously need a few more starts to build up his pitch count, but the bigger question is where he fits. With Brandon Woodruff coming off the IL on Sunday, the Brewers have six starters in their big league rotation right now, and Logan Henderson is also at Triple-A. That could mean that Cortes is used in a trade if he continues to show good health and form.
Yankees OF prospect Spencer Jones went 2-for-3 with two walks, a home run, and two runs scored for Triple-A Scranton Wilkes/Barre on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old has gotten off to a strong start at Triple-A, going 6-for-16 with three home runs and three RBI. He also has seven strikeouts in four games and remains a major swing-and-miss risk after posting an 18.5 percent swinging strike rate at Double-A as a 24-year-old. With no obvious spot in the outfield, you wonder if the Yankees would use this hot streak by Jones to try and move him at the deadline for an infield bat that could help the Yankees this season.