Fantasy managers prioritize Joshua Baez and Josue De Paula for final weeks
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Fantasy baseball managers are adjusting rosters for Week 26 by targeting several high-potential players available on the waiver wire. The list includes Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula, who enters the major league lineup to fill a void left by Shohei Ohtani due to a knee injury. St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez is also recommended after demonstrating improved contact and power metrics over his last 13 games. Additionally, teammates Thomas Saggese and Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte remain key adds due to their recent statistical production and expanded opportunities. Athletics pitcher Jacob Lopez is also highlighted as a viable streaming option for upcoming starts. These additions represent the final opportunities for managers to strengthen lineups during the closing stretch of the fantasy season.
- •Josue De Paula joins the Los Angeles Dodgers major league roster following an injury to Shohei Ohtani.
- •Joshua Baez recorded 14 hits and three home runs across his previous 13 appearances.
- •Thomas Saggese secured regular playing time in the St. Louis Cardinals lineup amid team injuries.
- •Jacob Lopez serves as a potential streaming option for the Athletics against the Guardians.
- •Henry Bolte maintains an OPS of.972 over his last 25 major league games.
- 11:55 PMCBS Sports — Week 26 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Josue De Paula, Emmanuel Rodriguez get a last-minute chance
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Josue De Paula Among Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 26
"Josue De Paula and Emmanuel Rodriguez headline a late-season wave of impactful prospect promotions. Here is how to handle them and other waiver targets for Week 26.
"Joshua Baez and Josue De Paula are among the best options to consider on the fantasy baseball waiver wire for Week 26.
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External links- CBS SportsSep 13, 2026, 11:55 PMWeek 26 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Josue De Paula, Emmanuel Rodriguez get a last-minute chance
Josue De Paula and Emmanuel Rodriguez headline a late-season wave of impactful prospect promotions. Here is how to handle them and other waiver targets for Week 26.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 11:45 AMJosue De Paula Among Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 26
Joshua Baez and Josue De Paula are among the best options to consider on the fantasy baseball waiver wire for Week 26.
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