Another week in the books, and I’ve got more fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for you. Overall, it’s gone exceptionally well so far. Hopefully, we can keep the magic going with this week’s bunch. We’ve got plenty to cover, so let’s get right to it.
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All players listed are rostered in 50% or fewer of Yahoo Leagues and deserve your attention right now. Many will help improve your team for the long term, but a few are best kept as short-term options. Also, all 12 players haven’t been featured on this list before, as I try not to repeat players week to week.
Without further ado, here are this week’s top waiver wire adds for fantasy baseball.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets (2025)
Jo Adell (OF – LAA): 23%
Jo Adell is on a home run rampage, mashing nine dingers since the end of May. The Angels outfielder is up to 16 on the season and has now hit a bomb in three consecutive games.
Adell still suffers from a low batting average because he hits so many fly balls, but if you’re in search of power, Adell should be your top target for the coming period.
Emmet Sheehan (SP – LAD): 11%
Emmet Sheehan looked great in his first outing, limiting the Padres to just one run on three hits, with no walks and six strikeouts over four innings. All of his pitches were working, especially his daring slider and disappearing change-up.
The 6-foot-5 righty will be on a pitch limit over his next few starts but should be in line to rack up a hefty amount of strikeouts while contributing to your ratios. Once he’s able to reach the five-inning threshold, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see a few wins begin to stack up as well.
Sheehan was solid in his rookie campaign, striking out better than a batter per inning while producing a 1.19 WHIP over 60.1 innings. He struck out 21 while walking just one during 11.1 innings in a rehab assignment (return from Tommy John surgery) and should be a valuable piece moving forward.
That said, the Dodgers decided to send Sheehan down after his start to further deepen the bullpen. Sheehan won’t be down for long, however, and you can bet he’ll be back starting once the 15-day window is up.
Ryan McMahon (3B – COL): 36%
Ryan McMahon is one of those good, but not great fantasy assets, who fantasy managers tend to reluctantly select in the late rounds of their draft. However, those who held onto him this long are now being rewarded.
After a dismal start to the season, McMahon has turned it on of late, connecting for six home runs over the last two weeks. He’s also making a ton of hard contact.
The Rockies third baseman is locked in at the dish and should be a near lock to reach 20-25 home runs for the sixth year in a row (not counting 2020; although he did hit nine that year). McMahon is a solid asset in all league types while he’s hitting like this.
Will Warren (SP – NYY): 50%
If Will Warren is still available in your league, add him immediately. Warren can no doubt be shaky at times, but the young right-hander has become somewhat of a strikeout savant.
Over his last 48.1 innings, Warren has struck out 69 batters. That’s good for a 12.85 K/9, which would place Warren in the top ten of strikeouts per inning. It’s probably best to avoid him against tougher opponents, but against clubs that strike out a lot, Warren is a must-start.
Jack Leiter (SP – TEX): 33%
This one is more matchup-based, as Jack Leiter is coming off two bad games. But I’m willing to bet he turns it around on Sunday against the hapless Pirates.
Leiter had been on a roll before hitting a snag in his last two outings, registering a 2.19 ERA in his previous five starts. Leiter throws hard, and the Pirates tend to struggle against hard-throwing righties, making the former second overall pick in the draft a solid pickup for the weekend.
Lucas Giolito (SP – BOS): 23%
Lucas Giolito has been a bit of an enigma this season. He’s been crushed in three of his outings, while pitching like an ace in the other six. Outside of those three debacles, Giolito has surrendered just five runs. In four out of his last five starts, he’s allowed a total of just one run while producing a WHIP under 1.00.
Giolito has been especially good of late, garnering back-to-back wins while striking out 14 over 12 shutout innings. It wasn’t that long ago that Giolito was a highly sought-after All-Star who regularly struck out over 200 batters per year. He’ll face the Giants on Sunday, which should be an exciting test for the re-emerging star.
Michael Toglia (1B, OF – COL): 23%
Michael Toglia beat up on Washington’s pitching. Will he keep it going is anyone’s guess, but with a nice home stand coming up, Toglia is once again fantasy-relevant.
Toglia went 6-for-17 (.353 batting average) in four games against the Nationals while crushing three home runs and driving in six. The hulking first baseman was a popular pick coming into the season and looks to be on the verge of making good on those predictions.
Toglia hit 25 homers and stole 10 bases last year in just under 400 at-bats. The Washington series was his first Major League action since he was sent down on May 31st. He seems to be rejuvenated and is worth a look if your team is lacking in pop.
Brady House (3B – WSH): 7%
The Nationals’ former No. 2 prospect hit the ground running this week by collecting four hits in his first three MLB games. Brady House also walked twice and knocked in a run. He’s currently batting fifth in the lineup for Washington, where plenty of RBI could continue to mount.
House was excellent in Triple-A this season, producing a robust .304/.353/.519 triple slash line. In just 260 at-bats, the Nationals’ latest third baseman mashed 14 home runs and 15 doubles, which helped lead to 42 runs scored and 41 knocked in. There’s a good chance he continues his good fortune in the Major Leagues, which makes him a decent add for the upcoming week.
Jurickson Profar (OF – ATL): 26%
This one’s a little bit early, but if you have the room, Jurickson Profar is likely worth the stash. Once activated on July 2nd, the former utility man should slot into an everyday role with the Braves, taking over in left field. He could also eventually hit out of the two-hole, which would help further elevate his value.
Profar was a monster last year for the Padres, registering 24 home runs, a .380 on-base percentage (OBP) and a .459 slugging rate. He also scored 94 runs and knocked in 85. Profar was a top-20 player in the first half. Even if he falls off a bit (players tend to have mixed results coming off of banned substance suspensions), the ceiling is high for the former top prospect.
Profar’s still just 32 years old. If he can shake off the rust, he could be a nice five-category contributor.
Addison Barger (3B, OF – TOR): 43%
Addison Barger’s been mashing of late, posting a .928 OPS in June. He’s been slotted in the two-hole recently, sandwiched between the Blue Jays’ two top hitters. He’s up to eight home runs on the year and has been consistently solid over the last month.
The 25-year-old left-handed swinger was never much of a prospect coming up in the Blue Jays system, but after seven full years of Minor League ball, the Florida native seems to be finding his stride. The third baseman deserves a look in deeper leagues.
Cam Smith (3B, OF – HOU): 35%
Cam Smith looks to be hitting his stride as he’s amassed 16 hits over his last 12 games. Smith put on a clinic in his latest series against the Athletics, launching two home runs while compiling eight hits.
Smith has had a slow start to his Major League career, but that is to be expected from a guy who spent only five games above Single-A/High-A Ball. Smith has pushed his batting average up to a solid .271. The rest of his numbers should continue to increase as well. Smith and his top prospect status are worthy of a look in deeper leagues and some shallow ones, too.
Calvin Faucher (RP – MIA): 17%
If you’re desperate for saves, Calvin Faucher is not a bad option. He’s up to seven on the year and has a nice scoreless streak going that dates back to late May (eight appearances).
Faucher’s numbers overall aren’t great — 3.81 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 8.3 K/9 — but he is the sole closer for the Marlins right now and makes for a decent arm to close out your pitching staff.
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