Welcome to our weekly fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) report. In this article, I’ll provide fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and recommendations for players to target. Suggested bids will include an explanation of where to target them.
The focus is on 12- and 15-team National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC) leagues. If you’re in shallower formats, bid less than my recommendations below. The best way to use this column is to bid on the high end for your targets. I’ve scoured the waiver wire for three targets for each position to make it easier for you. Note that the recommendations are for a $1,000 budget.
With that in mind, let’s dive into my Week 8 fantasy baseball FAAB recommendations.
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups & FAAB Targets
Catchers
Logan O’Hoppe (C – LAA)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Could be a stash in two-catcher formats.
Agustin Ramirez (C – MIA)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Running wild since getting sent down.
Christian Vazquez (C – HOU)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Main catcher with Yainer Diaz out.
First Basemen
Connor Norby (1B, 3B – MIA)
- $10 in 15-team leagues; $5 in 12-team leagues.
- Rare speed at corner infield.
Edouard Julien (1B, 2B – COL)
- $5 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
- Faces a bunch of righties this week.
Troy Johnston (1B, OF – COL)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- One-week streamer.
Second Basemen
Zack Gelof (2B, OF – ATH)
- $40 in 15-team leagues; $20 in 12-team leagues.
- Absolutely on fire right now.
Angel Martinez (2B, OF – CLE)
- $20 in 15-team leagues; $10 in 12-team leagues.
- Heating up once again after a brief cold streak.
Cole Young (2B – SEA)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 15-team leagues.
- Everyday player worth using as a bench bat.
Shortstops
Ezequiel Tovar (SS – COL)
- $5 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
- Series at Coors Field coming up.
Ha-Seong Kim (SS – ATL)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Back in the lineup for the Braves.
David Hamilton (2B, 3B, SS – MIL)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Grab him if you’re desperate for speed.
Third Basemen
Alec Bohm (1B, 3B – PHI)
- $8 in 15-team leagues; $4 in 12-team leagues.
- Heating up at the plate.
Nolan Arenado (3B – ARI)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- One-week streamer with a favorable schedule.
Royce Lewis (3B – MIN)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Worth a stash; needs a change of scenery.
Outfielders
JJ Bleday (OF CIN)
- $60 in 15-team leagues; $30 in 12-team leagues.
- Must-add player if still available.
A.J. Ewing (OF – NYM)
- $60 in 15-team leagues; $30 in 12-team leagues.
- Showing that he belongs in the Majors.
Henry Bolte (OF – ATH)
- $30 in 15-team leagues; $15 in 12-team leagues.
- Power/speed upside worth exploring.
Starting Pitchers
Ben Brown (SP – CHC)
- $50 in 15-team leagues; $25 in 12-team leagues.
- Dominated the Braves in his last outing.
Bryce Miller (SP – SEA)
- $40 in 15-team leagues; $20 in 12-team leagues.
- Looked sharp in his return.
Grayson Rodriguez (SP – LAA)
- $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
- Worth a shot in deeper formats.
Relief Pitchers
Trevor Megill (RP – MIL)
- $20 in 15-team leagues; $10 in 12-team leagues.
- Got a save on Friday; has a chance to get the job back.
Aaron Ashby (RP – MIL)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Dominant reliever who can help with ratios.
Didier Fuentes (RP – ATL)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Bulk reliever worth stashing if you have room.
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