Top waiver-wire adds for fantasy baseball
Top Priority Adds
– Emmet Sheehan (LAD) SP — Yahoo: 29% rostered
He followed up his breakout-demanding performance with another strong showing, fanning 10 over seven scoreless innings against Cincinnati. His season ERA sits around 3.56, and he’s now lined up for a favorable stretch run with matchups against the Pirates, Rockies, Phillies (a tougher test), Giants, and Mariners in Seattle. The Dodgers are pushing hard for a playoff bye, which should mean continued trust in his workload. He’s shown improvements in control, cutting walks from July’s pace and trimming them further in August. He’s available in many leagues and is worth adding in all formats.
– Ryan O’Hearn (SDP) 1B/OF — Yahoo: 31% rostered
O’Hearn carries an .834 OPS, matching stars like Manny Machado and Brent Rooker in that regard. He’s notably under-rostered (only 31%), and while he isn’t in the same power tier as Machado or Rooker, he’s producing enough to justify a roster spot, especially with a favorable rest-of-week slate where the Padres won’t face many left-handers. He’s in a partial platoon but is hitting well right now and should contribute across multiple categories.
Yahoo! and ESPN Most Added Players
Yahoo! Adds
– Cam Schlittler: A popular streamer choice who tossed six shutout innings with eight strikeouts in his latest start. He has favorable matchups down the stretch and is worth adding in all league sizes.
– Michael McGreevy: A solid streaming option despite a rough outing yesterday (six innings, seven strikeouts, four earned runs). The schedule is strong for the remainder of the season, making him a tolerable add in many formats.
– Mark Vientos: Showing signs after a slower start, carrying a .313 average with five homers over the last two weeks after a .238 season line. Rostered depth adds potential upside as his power surge could carry into playoff weeks.
– Jared Triolo: Riding a hot stretch against Rockies pitching, hitting .444 with two homers in the last week. The hot streak may cool, but the current pace provides short-term value.
– Emmet Sheehan: Noted again for his recent standout performance and the favorable upcoming schedule, reinforcing his position as a widely added arm.
ESPN Adds
– Hurston Waldrep: An impressive early run with a 0.73 ERA through 24.2 innings. He’s lined up for back-to-back outings against the Cubs, though a second game might be more tenuous, suggesting a cautious approach to the second start.
– Shane Bieber: Rebound potential is high; his latest results have fans excited. He’s a priority add in all leagues, even above newer rookies Waldrep and McLean.
– Nolan McLean: Strong debut numbers (1.46 ERA in 12.1 innings). Like Waldrep, he’s worth an add in all formats, with Bieber still seeming like the safer top option if available.
– Jurickson Profar: Trending as a productive hitter for the past month, posting a .273 average with seven homers in that span.
– Cam Schlittler: Another rookie pitcher whose early results show promise; a deeper add, but worth a look if you need pitching depth.
Streaming Pitchers
– Luis Morales (ATH) SP — Yahoo: 5% rostered
Morales is stepping into a quiet Tigers lineup and is a solid streaming option for a single start. He’s had a quietly impressive debut, and there’s a chance he sticks in the rotation if he continues to show well down the stretch.
Deep League Players to Watch
– Luis Morales (ATH) SP — Yahoo: 5% rostered
Beyond a one-start play, Morales has posted a 1.72 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 15.1 innings. He’s walking a few more batters than ideal, but the upside is real with upcoming matchups against Detroit, St. Louis, and Boston. If he continues to pitch well, he could hold a rotation spot through season’s end.
What we’re watching and how to use these adds
– Emmet Sheehan is the clear top add for managers needing an immediate impacto arm. Expect quality starts and a reasonable number of wins given the Dodgers’ rotation depth and schedule.
– Ryan O’Hearn provides a reliable, under-rostered hitting option who can contribute across categories, especially in deeper leagues where corner infielder and outfield depth can be scarce.
– The Yahoo! and ESPN lists reflect a mix of hot streaks and favorable schedules. In shallow leagues, focus on the pitchers like Schlittler, Waldrep, Bieber, and McLean who can provide streaming value or a longer-term role if they sustain performance.
– For deeper formats, Morales looks like a legitimate stash option who could contribute in both strikeouts and ERA while waiting for a clearer path to a longer-term role.
Quick take and outlook
– The current waiver landscape emphasizes another tier of promising rookie arms and a few veteran-molded hitters who have found a recent level of success. If you’re contending for a playoff push, prioritizing Sheehan and O’Hearn now could yield meaningful gains across standard fantasy categories. In deeper leagues, Morales’ early results and the potential for a longer-term role make him a speculative but appealing add.
Summary of takeaways
– Veteran and rookie pitchers with favorable schedules headline the top adds, led by Emmet Sheehan’s strong recent performance and workload assurance.
– A productive under-rostered bat in Ryan O’Hearn provides steady helper across categories.
– Streaming and deep-league targets center on young arms with upside (Schlittler, Waldrep, Bieber, McLean) and on Morales, who could carve out a continued rotation role.
– Manage expectations: rookies can be volatile, so balance upside with immediate needs.
If you’d like, I can tailor these recommendations to your specific league format (standard, points, or roto) and give a one-week or two-week outlook based on your roster composition. I can also provide a compact week-by-week “start/sit” guide for these players to help you maximize your playoff push.