If you’re looking for the top fantasy baseball waiver wire picks for MLB Week 11, Fantasy Alarm has everything you need right here.

As the week comes to a close and you find yourself in need of patching up your roster, you’re going to have to dig deep this week as the MLB injuries continue to pule up. The Houston Astros just placed Kyle Tucker on the 10-day IL with a shin contusion while superstars like Juan Soto (forearm), Manny Machado (hip) and Corey Seager (hamstring) are considered day-to-day. But it doesn’t stop there as Kris Bryant also landed on the IL, Tyler O’Neill may be sidelined again and solid fantasy supporting characters like Brendan Rodgers, Seiya Suzuki and Robert Gasser are all banged up.

 

 

On a more positive note, and something you should be checking in one each and every week, we do have a number of players on the mend, some of whom could have been dropped in your league. I’m not suggesting anyone in your league dropped Gerritt Cole, but players like Edwin Diaz, Eloy Jimenez and Gavin Williams could be out there, especially if you have short benches and/or limited IL spots.

Before we dive in to this week’s fantasy baseball waiver wire suggestions, be sure to go back and check out last week’s article to see if any of those players are still available. You don’t want to overlook the likes of Yimi Garcia, Nick Gonzales or Tylor Megill. It’s a process you should be doing every week if you’re looking to replace players or bolster your roster, but a good reminder never hurts. Now let’s get to the MLB Week 11 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups.

**Please keep in mind, these FAAB bids are a guideline, not the gospel. You should be keeping track of how everyone in your league is bidding, so you understand that if you really need the player, you should raise your bid accordingly.

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Catchers

Mitch Garver, Seattle Mariners

If you’re playing in a two-catcher league, Garver just might be breaking out of his slump. The batting average has been atrocious, but he’s got five hits in his last four starts, including one home run and seven RBI. There is obviously no guarantee he keeps this up, but even if he pushes closer towards his career .244 average, it means he’s headed on an upwards trajectory. We know there’s power in his bat, so if you’re struggling at the position, he could be of service. FAAB: 3-5%

Jacob Stallings, Colorado Rockies

Another deep-dive for two-catcher leagues as Stallings is one of the few backstops who can provide you with a decent enough batting average to make up for the fact that he doesn’t hit for power or steal any bases. But anyone in Colorado gets the extra look and even a guy like Stallings qualifies. Coors Field I a hitter’s park and while homers aren’t his game, the spacious outfield suit his ability to spray the ball to all fields. FAAB: 1-3%

 

 

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: First Basemen

Josh Bell, Miami Marlins

If you’ve heard me on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, then you know a few weeks back I called Bell a real dick-shriveler in the middle of this Miami lineup. Well, I guess he heard me, because his bat has actually woken up and he’s now on a nine-game hitting streak. Over that span, he has four multi-hit performances and is batting .432 (16-for-37) with five doubles, one home run and four RBI. This is always a tough position to find replacements and Bell is still owned in fewer than 30-percent of leagues on Yahoo and ESPN. FAAB: 8-10%

Carlos Santana, Minnesota Twins

He’s been here before, so no real reason to dive into too much detail. If you’re struggling at the corner infield, he’s playing often enough to help you out. He’s got five hits in his last four games, including one double and one home run. A cheap bid should land him if you need to accrue some at-bats. FAAB: 2-4%

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Second Basemen

Luis Garcia Jr., Washington Nationals

He sits against the tougher lefties, but he’s usually in the top part of the Nationals’ lineup when they face righthanded pitching. Against righties, he’s batting .284 with a .332 wOBA and .155 ISO, so we are seeing some production out of him. Not a world of power or speed, but if you’re fishing for waiver help this week, slim pickings are better than no pickings. FAAB: 6-8%

Brendan Rodgers, Colorado Rockies

You’ve obviously heard his name thrown around by me and Jon Impemba on the MLB DFS Livestreams and Slate Preview shows due to his prowess against lefthanded pitching. If you’re playing in leagues that allow daily roster moves, then using a guy like Rodgers in a platoon with another second baseman is a great way to maximize at-bats and production. It takes a little more work, but no one ever said winning a fantasy baseball championship was easy. Rodgers is batting .347 against southpaws this season with a .400 wOBA and .204 ISO. Keeping him in your lineup against lefties will definitely help. FAAB: 5-7%

 

 

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Third Basemen

Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pittsburgh Pirates

As the Pirates bats seem to be waking up again, it’s a good reminder to check and see if Hayes is available in your league. He’s owned in less than 40-percet of leagues on ESPN and Yahoo and he’s been on a solid tear since coming back from injury early last week. He’s hit safely in five of his last seven games with three multi-hit performances, one home run, three RBI and three stolen bases. He’s a solid OBP guy who won’t hurt you in the batting average department either. Just don’t expect a world of power so if home runs are your need, look elsewhere. FAAB: 10-12%

Mark Vientos, New York Mets

The early-week complement to our waiver wire column is the Fantasy Baseball Stock Watch which actually featured Vientos just this past week. He’s owned in fewer than 10-percent of leagues on ESPN and Yahoo right now and has been locked in as the starting third baseman with Brett Baty being sent down to Triple-A. Back on Tuesday when the article/video came out, Vientos was batting .333 (9-for-27) with two home runs, four RBI and four runs scored over a seven-game span and since then he’s added another couple of hits and RBI to the totals. FAAB: 10-12%

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Shortstops

Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins

We had Lopez in this column two weeks ago, but considering he’s owned in less than five-percent of leagues on ESPN and Yahoo, we fell he’s worth another mention. In some leagues, he even qualifies at second base and the outfield, so added eligibility is always a plus. We’re not looking at a world-beater, but there’s a little bit of pop in his bat and there’s some decent speed. The batting average and OBP are solid too. He’s off on paternity leave right now but due back early this week when the Marlins head out on the road to New York and Washington. You’ve got the new-dad energy and no crying baby keeping him up at night, so why not take a shot if you’re struggling at the middle infield. FAAB: 3-5%

Brayan Rocchio, Cleveland Guardians

This is a much deeper dive as Rocchio is really only helpful should you need some steals. He doesn’t hit for a high average and hasn’t shown much power, but he has seven stolen bases on the year and swiped 25 bags in Triple-A last season. If you’re in a league of 14 teams or more and need help, he’s available. FAAB: 1-3% 

 

 

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Outfielders

Heliot Ramos, San Francisco Giants

Two weeks ago, we mentioned Ramos in this column and despite seeing the retirn of both Michael Conforto and Austin Slater, Ramos has done more than enough to keep himself in the lineup and starting in right field. Rostered in less than 10-percent of leagues on ESPN and Yahoo, Ramos’ production is being wasted by too many. He’s hit safely in five of his last six games with four multi-hit performances, three home runs, six RBI and five runs scored. If you start five outfielders and have a utility spot, surely his production is better than your worst guy. FAAB: 8-10% 

Miguel Andujar, Oakland Athletics

As a New York Yankees fan, I scoff at the production Andujar has provided recently, but as a fantasy owner, you have to love it. Afforded the opportunity to grab full-time at-bats, Andujar is batting .286 with two home runs, 12 RBI and one stolen bases over 12 games. We’ve seen this with a number of players on Oakland who have washed out with other teams. Despite cooling off in his last few games, so long as he is getting full-time at-bats, he should be considered. Not at a big cost either. FAAB: 5-7%

Corey Julks, Chicago White Sox

Fishing for fantasy help off this White Sox roster is a tough task, but Julks is just coming off an eight-game hit streak with a couple of doubles and a home run. Th Pale Hose have had him in the leadoff spot against lefties and with Luis Robert back and Eloy Jimenez on his way, there may be more opportunities for Julks to enhance his production. He’s seeing full-time at-bats right now with both Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham on the IL and could maintain some platoon status alongside Oscar Colas while these guys are on the mend. FAAB: 2-4% 

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Starting Pitchers

Jose Soriano, Los Angeles Angels

With a number of aces on their way back, the pickings are pretty slim for starting pitching which is why Soriano actually moves the needle this week. I wish he had better swing-and-miss stuff, but a 98 mph fastball with a 91 mph slider and a near-60-percent ground ball rate helps keep that ERA and WHIP down to respectability. He’s coming off a strong start against a tough Padres lineup (6 IP with 1 ER) and has struggling lineups from Arizona and San Francisco coming up. Even better is that, on the horizon, starts against Detroit and Oakland are coming up. FAAB: 6-8%

JP Sears, Oakland Athletics

While we’ve seen some mixed results this season, Sears is someone to check out in deeper formats. He’s coming off three-straight solid outings, two of them against Atlanta and Houston, and he’s managed to keep his ERA below 4.00 and has a strong 1.09 WHIP. He’ll face San Diego and Minnesota next, two teams who are currently struggling against southpaws, so the numbers should stay strong for us. FAAB: 5-7%

Shane Baz, Tampa Bay Rays

How about a little stash play here? Baz was officially sent to Triple-A following his 12 innings of rehab in which he posted a 6.00 ERA and 1.92 WHIP. But before you get all grossed out, let’s not forget the tough path one takes to come back from Tommy John surgery. Command and control are always the last to come back, so with the velocity being good, it may not be long before he is brought back up. If you can stash him away now, he could be a fantastic second half option. FAAB: 5-7%

 

 

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Closers/Relief Pitchers

Ryne Stanek, Seattle Mariners

With regular Seattle closer Andres Munoz day-to-day with a back issue, Stanek lines up as the likely new man for the Mariners in the ninth inning. Munoz threw a bullpen session on Friday, but the team continues to hold him out as, apparently, this back issue had been lingering and was just exacerbated by the collision at home plate that saw him removed from the game. Not sure how long Munoz will be out, so keep your bid low here unless you hear more on Munoz being out for longer. FAAB: 3-5% if Munoz stays day-to-day; 18-20% if Munoz hits the IL

Jalen Beeks, Colorado Rockies

Desperate times call for desperate measures and while no one wants a Colorado closer, saves are saves and these are, again, desperate times. He’s had one recent blow-up, but has two saves in his last five appearances. If you need saves, there are much worse options to try, so throw a little bid on him here. FAAB: 6-8%