Kaelen Culpepper, Chris Bassitt, and Alek Thomas join fantasy baseball pickup list

In weekly fantasy baseball considerations, Kaelen Culpepper, Chris Bassitt, and Alek Thomas are trending among pickups. Culpepper, a rookie shortstop for the Twins, showcases a hitting line of.340/.382/.480 in his brief appearances since his call-up. Chris Bassitt returns from back surgery with promising results, throwing 6 2/3 innings of one-run ball against the Cardinals. Alek Thomas, recently acquired by the Dodgers, contributes immediately with RBIs in his first three games following a call-up due to an injury on the roster. Each player faces unique challenges in maintaining their spots on fantasy rosters.

• 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Kaelen Culpepper, Chris Bassitt and Alek Thomas