Waiver Wire August 18, 2024

Osvaldo Bido, SP, OAK (CBS: 6% rostered, ESPN: 4% rostered)

Final week, we beneficial Osvaldo Bido primarily based on a robust effort towards the Jays. This week, he shut down the Giants on six shutout, one-hit innings. Subsequent week, he faces the Rays in one other favorable matchup. Does he make it three strong outings in a row?

Matthew Boyd, SP, CLE (CBS: 19% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered)

The long-time Tiger returned to the sphere this week and held the Cubs in test, permitting three hits over 5 1/3 innings with six strikeouts. Subsequent up, he has the Yankees and Rangers in a troublesome two-start week. It’s an excellent time to be shopping for in on Boyd and, on the similar time, an excellent week to have him in your bench, particularly towards the Yankees.

Oswaldo Cabrera, 1B/2B/3B/OF, NYY (CBS: 14% rostered, ESPN: 8% rostered)

The Yankees have turned to Oswaldo Cabrera to fill the emptiness created by the elbow damage suffered by not too long ago acquired Jazz Chisholm. The ability/pace potential is there.  Within the quick time period, there is a chance to garner common enjoying time.

Andres Chaparro, 3B, WAS (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)

Chaparro hit properly at Reno, however most do. He additionally slugged 4 homers at Rochester after being acquired in a deadline deal by the Nats. A gentle weight-reduction plan of at-bats awaits at First Base in Washington. In deeper Redraft Leagues, particularly these utilizing OBP, he’s worthy of our consideration.

Tommy Edman, 2B/SS/OF, LAD (CBS: 55% rostered, ESPN: 23% rostered)

Tommy Edman is seeking to return from the IL this week, and heart subject seems to be to be the place he’ll obtain the majority of his enjoying time. He’s averaged low-teen energy and 30 stolen bases over the previous three years and can push Kevin Kiermaier and probably Miguel Rojas into part-time roles.

Grant Holmes, SP, ATL (CBS: 9% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)

Since transferring into the rotation, he has pitched properly in three-of-his-four outings. The one blemish was a begin at Coors, and he wasn’t the primary nor the final to wrestle in Colorado. These strikeout charges are intriguing and will come in useful down the stretch.

Niko Kavadas, 1B, LAA (CBS: 1% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)

Acquired from Boston within the deadline Luis Garcia deal, Niko Kavadas was having fun with an important yr on the farm, slugging 17 homers with a .975 OPS in 263 at-bats at Triple-A Worcester. The Angels outrighted Willie Calhoun to Salt Lake Metropolis, making at the very least the nice facet of a platoon at DH in Kavadas’ future.

Bobby Miller, SP, LAD (CBS: 54% rostered, ESPN: 40% rostered)

The Dodgers are struggling to seek out wholesome arms, and with Tyler Glasnow returning to the IL with proper elbow tendinitis, they’ve referred to as up Bobby Miller. He was removed from spectacular yesterday, permitting 4 runs over 4 1/3 innings towards the Playing cards. The 4 wild pitches he threw yesterday will not be an excellent signal, are they? Necessity has pressured the Dodgers’ hand, but it surely doesn’t must power ours. Watch out, play the matchups, and hope for a return to type.

Spencer Torkelson, 1B, DET (CBS: 30% rostered, ESPN: 31% rostered)

After 2 ½ months down on the farm, Spencer Torkelson has lastly returned to Detroit. A double and triple in his first recreation again is an efficient strategy to reintroduce your self. Let’s hope we see a return to the shape that noticed the 24-year-old slug 31 homers and drove in 94 runs as a rookie final yr.

Jordan Walker, OF, STL (CBS: 32% rostered, ESPN: 9% rostered)

4 months down on the farm and in a really crowded Cardinals outfield, Walker is off to a 1-for-13 begin. The lengthy yr continues for the teen. Bid small and hope for a scorching streak.

Weston Wilson, OF, PHI (CBS: 2% rostered, ESPN: 1% rostered)

Wilson has hit three homers and stolen two bases, which isn’t stunning contemplating he was a 30-30 participant at Triple-A final yr. He nonetheless strikes out an excessive amount of, however not sufficient to power Brandon Marsh to the bench towards Southpaws.

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Aroldis Chapman, RP, PIT (CBS: 21% rostered, ESPN: 10% rostered)

David Bednar’s struggles proceed, as he has allowed runs in 6-of-his-past-7 appearances. The Pirates have caught with him thus far, however their infinite endurance is likely to be examined in some unspecified time in the future.

Seranthony Dominguez, RP, BAL (CBS: 18% rostered, ESPN: 3% rostered)

Craig Kimbrel’s final save was on July 7. The inconsistencies have pressured the O’s into taking a look at one-time Philly Seranthony Dominguez within the ninth inning. He’s now 2-for-2 since being acquired on the commerce deadline, with a really excessive probability of extra saves within the fast future.

Tyler Holton, RP, DET (CBS: 8% rostered, ESPN: 2% rostered)

Holton has opened, closed, and yesterday went three clear innings in a middle-relief function. His portfolio shouldn’t be ignored for those who’re scrambling to seek out arms.

Cole Sands, RP, MIN (CBS: 2% rostered, ESPN: not rostered)

Rocco Baldelli has been using incumbent nearer Jhoan Duran in every single place this yr, affording save alternatives to the normal setup males. Cole Sands pitched a clear ninth final night time for his 4’th save of the yr. There shall be extra.

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