The Mariners just dropped a tough one to the Athletics, losing 7-4, and yeah, that stings. It’s one of those games that makes you wanna throw your beer across the room, but hey, that’s baseball. While our boys were battling it out on the field, there are some absolute studs lighting up the league elsewhere who deserve a shoutout, especially if you’re trying to win your fantasy league.
First, a quick word on how we do things here for your fantasy squads: James Schiano kicks off our weekly waiver wire guide every Friday, with Eric Samulski dropping updates on Sunday. We’re not just throwing names at you. We’re digging deep into a few specific guys who are making waves, highlighting why they could be huge for your team, whether it’s power or a new role. And yeah, we’re talking about players under 40% rostered in Yahoo! leagues, so if you’re quick, they might just be out there for the taking. Oh, and speaking of seeing more baseball, get ready because MLB is back on NBC and Peacock in 2026! We’re talking exclusive Sunday Night Baseball, Sunday Leadoff, Opening Day, Labor Day primetime games, the MLB Draft’s first round, and the entire Wild Card round of the postseason. More baseball is always a good thing!
Spencer Jones Is Grinding, And It’s Paying Off Big
You gotta respect the grind, and New York’s Spencer Jones is proving that. This outfielder just keeps on hitting since he came back up in late July. He’s stacked up seven home runs, eight stolen bases, 21 runs scored, and 21 RBI, all with a respectable .243 batting average. We thought his low zone-contact rate and high strikeout rate would trip him up, but get this: both of those marks have been trending in the right direction over the last six weeks. Are they perfect? Nah, his 78.0% zone-contact is only in the 19th percentile, and his 32.8% strikeout rate is still 15th percentile. But his high zone-swing rate and absolutely incredible quality of contact are building serious confidence in this dude. He’s got that power upside, and his plate approach is seriously growing.
Hector Rodríguez Just Sent a Laser Beam Into Orbit
Cincinnati rookie outfielder Hector Rodríguez? This dude is on fire, absolutely on a heater at the plate. Heading into Friday’s games, he was rocking a .323 average, four homers, eight RBI, and an insane 1.100 OPS in his last seven games. But wait, it gets better. He’s got five home runs over his last ten games, including a 115 mph, 423-foot laser beam last Wednesday against the Giants in San Francisco! That shot wasn’t just pretty, it ignited a seven-run comeback in the ninth inning. Think about it: they were down 9-3, and that bomb sparked a rally that put them right back in it. That’s the kind of power upside and recent prospect promotion that gets you hyped for the future.
While that A’s game stings for us in the Emerald City, seeing young guys like Jones and Rodríguez explode like this gives you something to get hyped about across the league. You know our boys, Cal Raleigh and Julio Rodriguez, are always fighting at T-Mobile Park, but watching these fresh faces make waves? That’s what September baseball is all about, even when our own score sheet isn’t what we hoped for. Keep an eye on these talents, because that’s what makes the game fun, even in a tough week for the Mariners.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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