We’ve reached the final edition of the 2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire series, and as someone who took over this topic during the second half of the season, I would like to offer my appreciation to those who were loyal readers down the stretch.
It goes without saying that at this late stage of the season, matchups control most of the decisions when making free-agent moves. Fortunately, there are a few hitters who are heading to Coors Field in the coming days and several starters who will finish their campaign against the White Sox.
Parker Meadows (OF, Detroit Tigers, 21%)
Meadows is a massive reason that the Tigers are threatening to steal a postseason spot. The youngster is doing an outstanding job of setting the table for the rest of the lineup, having hit .303 with five homers, five steals, 22 RBI and 24 runs scored in 37 games since being recalled on August 3. Detroit is as motivated as any team to win games in the coming days, which means that Meadows will be in every lineup.
Lars Nootbaar (OF, St. Louis Cardinals, 25%)
Nootbaar has finally enjoyed a productive stretch during an otherwise unproductive and injury-impacted season by posting a .914 OPS this month. And his recent success is exciting to see, as the outfielder entered 2024 as a breakout candidate before struggling to meet expectations. Still, the main reason that Nootbaar belongs in this article is the fact that he and the Cardinals will open next week at offense-inducing Coors Field against the Rockies, who have baseball’s worst ERA (5.40).
Masyn Winn (SS, St. Louis Cardinals, 38%)
Winn is wrapping up a respectable season in which he emerged as the Cardinals leadoff hitter. He has been ice-cold in September, but wise managers will more heavily weigh his season-long success than his recent results, especially when he’s set to open next week with three games at Coors Field. Managers who are looking for runs scored in roto leagues should be especially keen on adding Winn this weekend.
Spencer Horwitz (1B/2B, Toronto Blue Jays, 39%)
Horwitz has excelled against righties this season (.898 OPS) and he has been terrific in all situations in September (1.036 OPS). The left-handed hitter is in prime position to finish 2024 on a high note, as Toronto will face right-handed starters in all but one of its remaining games. Horwitz won’t provide…