Even during a 162-game season, one amazing day can command the attention of fantasy baseball players everywhere.

Multiple players blazed their path into this week’s wavier-wire recommendations with a monster statement game. Perhaps the magic has already passed, but it’s tough to ignore a dominant performance.

Although the following players are available in over 50 percent of Yahoo Sports leagues as of Sunday evening, their ownership rates will steadily increase over the next few days. That’s especially true for the man pictured above, who will soon be claimed in a majority of leagues.

What else is there to do on a holiday besides scour the open market for free agents? Consider freeing these players from the tyranny of the fantasy waiver wire. 

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