Heriberto Hernández headlines fantasy baseball waiver wire additions for Week 18
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:52 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Fred Zinkie provides recommendations for the fantasy baseball waiver wire as Week 18 concludes. Notable names include Heriberto Hernández of the Marlins, who has posted an impressive.276 batting average with eight home runs this month. Other recommended players include Cole Carrigg, making waves for the Rockies, and Tigers prospect Max Clark, set to debut against the Athletics. Both pitchers Kyle Leahy and Zac Thornton are highlighted for their strong performances, with Leahy boasting a 1.15 ERA in his last six starts. Managers are advised to consider these additions to bolster their rosters.
- •Heriberto Hernández hits.276 with eight homers in July.
- •Cole Carrigg has a.324 average and 70 steals in 2025.
- •Max Clark debuted for the Tigers against the Athletics.
- •Kyle Leahy has a 1.15 ERA over his last six starts.
- •Zac Thornton is recommended after performing well in recent outings.
- 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Heriberto Hernández leads a list with someone for everyone
"Fantasy baseball analyst Fred Zinkie offers up his waiver wire suggestions to close out Week 18.
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