This week’s list of fantasy baseball waiver wire targets includes two sluggers who recently returned from the IL. Keeping track of those who are returning from injury is an underrated pathway to improving a roster, as these players often become forgotten by fantasy managers. And this week’s list is highlighted by a rookie starter who could make a massive impact, and a catcher who should be rostered in most leagues.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets
Jacob Misiorowski, SP, Milwaukee Brewers, 50%
Misiorowski was dynamite in his MLB debut, tossing five no-hit innings, while regularly reaching triple digits on the radar gun. The 23-year-old is among the best prospects in baseball, thrived in Triple-A this season (2.13 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 rate) and could become Milwaukee’s best starter in a hurry. Misiorowski in the rotation should be rostered in every league by the end of the weekend.
Jack Leiter, SP, Texas Rangers, 43%
Leiter has not pitched as well as is indicated by his 3.88 ERA and 1.24 WHIP. After all, his 45:28 K:BB ratio is below average, and he has greatly benefited from a .232 BABIP. So, why is Leiter in this article? Well, despite being due for regression at some point this season, the 25-year-old is the top two-start streamer candidate to grab off the waiver wire next week, when he will face the Royals (28th in runs scored) and the Pirates (29th in runs scored).
Grant Holmes, SP/RP, Atlanta Braves, 41%
Holmes joins Leiter as the most obvious two-start pitchers to stash for next week. The 29-year-old has been solid-but-unspectacular this year, posting a 4.07 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 77:32 K:BB ratio. He will open next week at home against a Mets team that ranks seventh in runs scored and close it out by facing a weak Marlins offense (24th in runs scored). Managers who wait until Sunday to find streamers will find out that there aren’t many to choose from next week. Holmes’ RP eligibility makes him especially appealing in points leagues.
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Randy Rodriguez, RP, San Francisco Giants, 30%
If we omit two starters (Kris Bubic, Drew Rasmussen) who have relief eligibility, Rodriguez has been the eighth most productive fantasy reliever this season. The 25-year-old has the skills to back up his success (0.90 ERA, 0.73 WHIP), which includes a ridiculous 44:5 K:BB ratio. All of Rodriguez’s ERA estimators are below 2.00, and he should be streamed in every…