Welcome to the Waiver Wire Picks, our daily fantasy baseball article that looks at the best players in baseball that you should be adding to your rosters. We’ll look at the players that are likely to be available in most leagues, as well as some deep league waiver wire options, and we’ll also look at the most added players in fantasy baseball across the major sites, and let you know which players to add, and which players you can leave on the wire.
Top Priority Players to Add
Dominic Canzone (SEA), OF — 15% Rostership (Yahoo)
When finalizing my 2026 All-Breakout Team prior to Opening Day, it was abundantly clear that Canzone belonged on the list. The 28-year-old turned in phenomenal results through a small sample size in 2025, slashing .300/.358/.481 with a 141 wRC+ and amassing 1.5 fWAR.
Canzone may chase often and whiff at an average rate, but his exceptional quality of contact (QoC) is what allows him to stand out. His .376 xwOBA, .533 xSLG, 50% hard-hit rate, and 92.3 mph average exit velocity best highlight that ability, and could suggest that an even-better year at the dish could follow in 2026.
Canzone’s 141 wRC+ and .840 OPS each ranked second amongst qualified Mariners batters (min. 250 PA) last year, only behind Cal Raleigh. His elite xwOBA, .300 batting average, or .290 xBA? All ranked first. Given more consistent playing time, Canzone should finish the 2026 campaign as a multi-category leader among M’s position players.
Canzone is already off to a scorching hot start this year, going 2-for-6 with two home runs, a walk, and two RBI through March 27th. If you have a utility spot open or even want to stash a potential breakout bat on your bench, there’s no better free agent acquisition available on nearly every fantasy manager’s market.
Dillon Dingler (DET), C — 20% Rostership (Yahoo)
Quality catching depth is always a need, no matter what league(s) you’re in, and Dingler could be a guy who helps a number of fantasy managers in 2026.
Dingler, 27, slashed a modest .278/.327/.425 with 13 home runs in his first full pro season. While his 109 wRC+ was good, I’m expecting that number to tick up in 2026. The expected numbers indicate there’s more in the tank: a .290 xBA and .351 xwOBA, for example. A big increase in zCon% (87%, up 6% in 2025) and slightly less whiff (-2% SwStr%) was a massive step in the right direction that makes me all the more confident in his ability as well.
Given the fact that he plays premium defense behind the dish, Dingler is set to get a lot of plate appearances with the Tigers this season. If he continues to stay on this trajectory offensively, I wouldn’t be shocked if we see his rostership skyrocket into the 75-80% range.
Yahoo & ESPN Most Added Players
Obviously, we talked about a must-add in Canzone earlier, so I’ll skip over him. A name that piqued my interest was Marlins’ corner infielder Deyvison De Los Santos. The 22-year-old is a year removed from a FOURTY (40) home run season between the Double-A and Triple-A levels. There are some major concerns, including whiff-ability, lack of OBP, and limited hit tool, but there’s no questioning that type of raw power. De Los Santos could prove to be an interesting sign-and-stash bat.
A player that just missed this list that I really like in 2026 is White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth. He’s a contact-hitting machine that can generate elite walk rates and steal bags. Tapping into more power is key for really elevating his ceiling, and he was able to launch a home run on Opening Day against the Brewers.
If I may add: stay away from Ryne Stanek. His rostership increased because he notched a save for the Cardinals, but it was not pretty. Coming off a 5.30 ERA/4.40 FIP campaign with the Mets, Stanek walked three batters (and somehow allowed zero earned runs) en route to earning the save, good for a 9.99 FIP. Considering the strikeout rate has been regressing for some time, I don’t see any point in risking losing your ERA or WHIP categories for limited swing-and-miss and a save here and there.
Simply put, if either McGonigle or DeLauter is available in your league, something is wrong. Those bats should’ve been drafted, and after the way they’ve swung it to start the year, sitting pretty in your starting lineup. Cade Horton, fresh off a 2.67 ERA/3.58 FIP campaign in 2025, is the guy who stands out. If he can find a way to get back to the 27-30% strikeout rate arm we saw in minor league action less than a year ago, Horton could see his rostership increase into the 85-90% range. Even as-is, Horton is an effective starter and should be picked up immediately if available off waivers. A miniscule 58% rostership rate for his services significantly underrates his ability.
Streaming Pitchers
Our guy Nick Pollack does a phenomenal job at analyzing starting pitcher streamer options — be sure to check out his latest streamers article here.
Max Meyer (MIA), RHP — 13% Rostership (Yahoo)
By far and away, my favorite streamer pick happened to be Nick’s pick as well – Meyer is an electric arm when healthy and has the opportunity to start his year off on a really high note with an optimal matchup against the Rockies’ offense.
Meyer posted a 4.73 ERA through 64.2 innings of work last season with Miami, but the 3.51 xFIP and electric slider indicate there is plenty more in the tank. His slider turned in wonderful results — a .217 xBA, .297 xwOBA, and 43% whiff rate on 35% overall usage – in 2025. The 22% swinging-strike rate (14th among qualified SP sliders), 37% CSW rate (17th), and 5.43 PLA (20th) highlight how dynamic this pitch can be.
Connelly Early (BOS), LHP — 62% Rostership (Yahoo)
If by some miracle Early isn’t rostered in your league, drop everything you’re doing right now and go claim this man off waivers. I get I can be a bit biased as a diehard Red Sox fan, but Early was almost baby Kershaw-esque in 2025.
The 23-year-old’s FIP (min. 15 IP) was the best mark among starting pitchers last year. He features not one, not two, not three, but four above-average secondaries to pair with a four-seamer that plays up extremely well, thanks to 6.9′ extension and the occasional usage of a sinker to keep batters off balance.
Connelly Early, '26 Spring Results:
4 GS | 17 IP
1.59 ERA/3.01 FIP
24% K / 7% BB
30% whiff / 78% zCon
.291 xwOBAFF velo routinely a tick up. Multiple elite secondaries. The sky is the limit… couldn't be happier that he made the Opening Day roster.pic.twitter.com/DDZ2ces8fS
— G.G. (@ggeiss_mlb) March 24, 2026
There is a reason Early won a role in an already-loaded Boston rotation. He is a must-add in every league out there.
Shane Baz (BAL), RHP — 79% Rostership
There’s a reason the Orioles paid a pretty penny to acquire Baz over the winter and showed the league why, posting a 2.61 ERA/2.10 FIP and 0.87 WHIP over 10.1 spring innings.
Baz’s matchup against a subpar Minnesota lineup helps his case as well.
Brandon Sproat (MIL), RHP — 31% Rostership
I bet against Milwaukee Player Development one time, and I can confidently tell you it will never happen again. They’re wizards.
Sproat, 25, posted a 2.80 FIP in 20.2 major league innings with the Mets last season and was dealt to the Brew Crew in exchange for ace Freddy Peralta this winter. He has a really intriguing pitch mix headlined by a powerful sinker that grabs 17″ HB with ease. I wholeheartedly believe the Brewers will turn him into a quality mid-rotation starter.
Deep League Players to Watch
Joe Boyle (TB), RHP — 10% Rostership (Yahoo)
Hand up, I’m one of the biggest Joe Boyle believers out there. One of my boldest predictions last year was that he’d finish top 5 in AL Cy Young voting, lol.
The stuff is dynamic, point blank, but he needs to be able to work in-zone in order to succeed. If he can tap into that side of things, the Rays could have “Tyler Glasnow 2.0″ on their hands.
Erik Sabrowski (CLE), LHP — 3% Rostership (Yahoo)
Apologies, Mr. Sabrowski, I was not familiar with your game. The 28-year-old southpaw is precisely the reason why velocity isn’t the only number listed on scouting reports. Despite sitting in the low 90s (~94 mph) throughout his career, the former Rule 5 pick showcases a whopping 22″ iVB on his four-seamer. Paired with above average extension (6.8′), this combo is absolutely diabolical out of the bullpen. Keep tabs in 2026.
