Fantasy baseball managers target specific players for the final regular season weeks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:20 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
With 24 days remaining in the MLB regular season, fantasy managers are shifting focus to players with favorable upcoming schedules and heavy workloads. Roster additions should prioritize those facing weaker pitching staffs or favorable matchups rather than long-term developmental prospects. Catchers like Mickey Gasper and outfielders including Tristan Peters and Jonah Cox represent key targets for teams looking to secure late-season points. On the mound, pitchers such as Jacob Lopez and Hayden Wesneski are recommended options based on their recent performance and upcoming schedule. Managing these acquisitions effectively remains critical as the fantasy playoffs approach and the remaining games on the league calendar dwindle.
- •Mickey Gasper of the Red Sox ranks second in fantasy catcher production over the last 30 days.
- •Tristan Peters of the White Sox carries a 1.033 OPS since the start of August.
- •Jonah Cox of the Giants has recorded a.896 OPS since his August 14 promotion.
- •Jacob Lopez of the Athletics maintains a 2.36 ERA during the second half of the season.
- •Hayden Wesneski of the Astros holds a 3.18 ERA across seven starts since returning from surgery.
- 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: The time to add productive players for the playoffs is now
"There are just 24 days left in the fantasy baseball season — the time to tool up is now.
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