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 at 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 11 fantasy baseball FAAB recommendations.
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups & FAAB Targets
Catchers
Alejandro Kirk (C – TOR)
- $20 in 15-team leagues; $10 in 12-team leagues.
- Likely to return this week.
Francisco Alvarez (C – NYM)
- $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
- Likely to return this week.
Joe Mack (C – MIA)
- $6 in 15-team leagues; $3 in 12-team leagues.
- Touted prospect who is heating up.
First Basemen
Paul Goldschmidt (1B – NYY)
- $10 in 15-team leagues; $5 in 12-team leagues.
- The Yankees are relying on him more with Aaron Judge sidelined.
Gavin Sheets (1B, OF – SDP)
- $6 in 15-team leagues; $3 in 12-team leagues.
- Getting more at-bats. Has good power.
Kyle Manzardo (1B – CLE)
- $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
- Starting to heat up at the plate.
Second Basemen
Matt McLain (2B – CIN)
- $20 in 15-team leagues; $10 in 12-team leagues.
- Too much upside not to roster.
Gleyber Torres (2B – DET)
- $18 in 15-team leagues; $9 in 12-team leagues.
- Track record and high floor at a weak position.
Cole Young (2B – SEA)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 15-team leagues.
- Streamer with seven games this week.
Shortstops
Nasim Nunez (2B, SS – WSH)
- $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
- Worth a look if you need speed.
J.P. Crawford (SS – SEA)
- $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
- Showing improved power.
Mauricio Dubon (2B, 3B, SS, OF – ATL)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Positional versatility; red-hot at the plate.
Third Basemen
Royce Lewis (3B – MIN)
- $26 in 15-team leagues; $13 in 12-team leagues.
- Absolutely mashed in Triple-A.
Jordan Lawlar (3B, OF – ARI)
- $20 in 15-team leagues; $10 in 12-team leagues.
- Almost ready to return.
Noelvi Marte (3B, OF – CIN)
- $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
- Worth a look after he was crushing in the minors.
Outfielders
Jasson Dominguez (OF – NYY)
- $30 in 15-team leagues; $15 in 12-team leagues.
- Is almost ready to return. The Yankees need him.
Kerry Carpenter (OF – DET)
- $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
- Platoon bat with power upside.
Giancarlo Stanton (OF – NYY)
- $2 in 15-team leagues; $1 in 12-team leagues.
- Getting closer to returning. Has power upside.
Starting Pitchers
Tatsuya Imai (SP – HOU)
- $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
- Starting to find his groove.
Troy Melton (SP – DET)
- $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
- Showing nice upside for the Tigers.
Hunter Greene (SP – CIN)
- $10 in 15-team leagues; $5 in 12-team leagues.
- Worth a stash if you have room.
Relief Pitchers
Alex Lange (RP – KCR)
- $16 in 15-team leagues; $8 in 12-team leagues.
- Three consecutive saves for the Royals.
Clayton Beeter (RP – WSH)
- $4 in 15-team leagues; $2 in 12-team leagues.
- Pick him up if you’re desperate for saves.
Rico Garcia (RP – BAL)
- $1 in 15-team leagues.
- Ryan Helsley is almost ready to return.
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