Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups – Week 2 Highlights (2024)
Good afternoon, fantasy managers! We’re diving into the waiver wire to boost your lineup for the upcoming week, starting April 8th. As we skim through available talents, we’re focusing on players rostered in 50% or less of Yahoo leagues. Let’s not waste any time and get straight into the players who could make a significant difference for your team.
Hitter Highlights
- Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers (2B/SS)
- Season to Date: Batting .437, 6 SB, 41% rostered.
- Why Add Him: Turang is your go-to guy for stolen bases, a precious commodity in fantasy baseball. With a hot start of seven hits in his first 16 at-bats and an aggressive base-running approach, he’s an invaluable asset for those needing speed, especially with injuries or demotions affecting other speedsters.
- J.D. Davis, Oakland Athletics (1B/3B)
- Season to Date: .364 AVG, 2 HR, 13% rostered.
- Why Add Him: Davis is showing promising power early on, making him an excellent pick for those needing a boost in home runs and RBIs. His dual eligibility at corner infield spots offers valuable flexibility.
- Jordan Westburg, Baltimore Orioles (2B/3B)
- Key Insight: Westburg is stepping up as a solid replacement for any Josh Young owners, delivering clutch hits and showing potential. However, monitor Baltimore’s moves as the season progresses, especially with prospects like Jackson Holliday looming.
Pitching Pearls
- Logan Allen, Cleveland Guardians (SP)
- Season to Date: 2 W, 11 Ks, 2.31 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 32% rostered.
- Why Start Him: Allen has kicked off the season with two solid starts, showcasing his strikeout capability and control. His upcoming matchup against the White Sox is too good to pass up.
- Frankie Montas, Cincinnati Reds (SP)
- Season to Date: 1 W, 9 Ks, 0.77 ERA, 1.03 WHIP.
- Why Start Him: Montas is back in form, reminiscent of his Oakland days. Despite a challenging matchup against the Brewers, his early performance makes him a pitcher to consider.
- Michael Kopech, Chicago White Sox (RP)
- Season to Date: 1 SV, 5 Ks, 2.08 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 19% rostered.
- Why Roster Him: While saves might be sporadic, Kopech’s fastball is electric, and he’s already notching strikeouts. He’s a speculative add for saves but offers value in strikeouts and ratios in the meantime.
Final Thoughts
This week’s waiver wire is ripe with opportunities to bolster your fantasy team, whether you’re searching for speed, power, or pitching stability. Remember, the early bird gets the worm in fantasy baseball. Act fast on these players to stay a step ahead of your competition.
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