Fantasy baseball waiver wire reveals top players to add for final stretch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
With 10 days left in the MLB regular season, fantasy managers are gearing up to add key players. Notable additions include Cam Smith of the Astros, who is projected to take advantage of favorable matchups, and Josue De Paula of the Dodgers, a top prospect showing promise since his promotion. Cristian Javier of the Astros is another highlighted pitcher, having performed well recently despite a lackluster overall season. The list focuses on players who can contribute significantly to fantasy teams as the season concludes.
- •Cam Smith, OF, Astros, has a favorable schedule against weak pitching.
- •Josue De Paula, OF, Dodgers, shows potential as a hitting prospect.
- •Cristian Javier, Astros, pitching effectively despite previous struggles.
- •Players like Lars Nootbaar and Dominic Canzone also recommended.
- •This is the final waiver wire article of the 2026 season.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top players to add for the rest of the season, championship push
"Fred Zinkie ties a bow on his fantasy baseball waiver wire series for the 2026 MLB season.
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