At a previous time as recent as June, seeing these MLB players on the fantasy baseball waiver wire would have seemed ridiculous.
As the unofficial second half of the baseball season kicks into gear, ailing managers can locate relief from familiar options. A 2015 All-Star has resurfaced, as has a former saves leader and slugger pegged to go bonkers this season.
Last year’s best second-half add is available in more than half of Yahoo Sports leagues. With a clean bill of health, he could once again make an impact down the stretch.
One top prospect is waiting for the call to join the ruckus. Another who debuted four years ago finally has a chance to realize his star potential.
Then there are two second-year players who took drastic turns from studs to duds. Impatient gamers abandoned the young sophomores, but there’s plenty of time for both to find their footing and resume their journeys to stardom.
Here are this week’s top waiver-wire adds.