Marlins' Heriberto Hernández, Andrew Vaughn, and Michael Petersen highlighted as waiver targets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:54 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Two Miami Marlins players, Heriberto Hernández and Michael Petersen, alongside Milwaukee Brewers' Andrew Vaughn, are gaining attention on the fantasy baseball waiver wire as of July 28, 2026. Hernández has shown recent offensive power with 13 homers in 55 games after returning to the team following an early-season slump. Petersen, now the top setup man for the Marlins, has recorded 17 holds this season amidst potential trade talks regarding Miami's closer. Vaughn is expected to see increased playing time due to an injury to teammate Jake Bauers, showcasing impressive stats against left-handed pitchers this season.
- •Hernández is rostered in 11% of Yahoo leagues.
- •Petersen has a 2.84 ERA in 44.1 innings this season.
- •Vaughn is hitting.310 with a significant split against lefties.
- •Jake Bauers' injury opens doors for Vaughn's playing time.
- 10:54 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Heriberto Hernández, Andrew Vaughn and Michael Petersen
"The slumping Marlins have some power and potential saves to offer from the free agent pool.
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