Summary: Daily Fantasy Baseball Exemption Wire Picks
Welcome to our daily fantasy baseball spotlight, highlighting players worth adding to your roster. We focus on accessible players and deep league options, analyzing who to acquire and who to leave behind.
Key Additions
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Shane Bieber (TOR) – SP (Yahoo! – 56%)
- Making his Blue Jays debut after recovering from a lengthy injury. His minor league performance showed excellent stats (11.48 K/9). While debut nerves are expected, he could be a standout if he returns to form.
- Jo Adell (LAA) – OF (Yahoo! – 35%)
- Showcasing significant power with a career-best average exit speed (91.5 mph). While his plate discipline needs work (25.8% K rate), he’s trending upward after a solid July. Now may be the perfect moment to add him.
Most Added Players on Yahoo! and ESPN
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Yahoo!
- Dustin May: After impressive results in Boston, he remains a cautious choice.
- Brady Singer: Performing well this August, showing promise as a recent addition.
- Samuel Bassaro: A top prospect now with the Orioles, expected to make waves.
- Nestor Cortes: Recently struggled but still a solid option for deeper leagues.
- Kade Horton: Experiencing blister issues, possibly needing rest.
- ESPN
- Hurston Waldrep: Prioritized pick with improved performance, worth trying out.
- Jacob Lopez: Positive results thus far, but may not be reliable long-term.
- Ernie Clement: Utility bat with good average but lacking power.
- Miguel Andujar: Hot with a recent OPS of 1.073, but take caution based on his earlier performance.
- Nolan McLean: An exciting pitcher with potential for explosive outings.
Streaming Pitcher
- Hurston Waldrep (ATL) – SP (Yahoo! – 45%) will face the White Sox, a favorable matchup to assess his revamped pitching strategy.
Speculative Addition
- Ryan Weather (MIA) – SP (Yahoo! – 5%) is nearing a return from rehabilitation, showcasing a solid start to the season. Ideal for those preparing for fantasy playoffs.
This overview provides insight into key players to consider for your fantasy baseball roster.
