Zebby Matthews, Nolan Schanuel, Ryan Zeferjahn highlight fantasy pickups this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Zebby Matthews (Twins), Nolan Schanuel (Angels), and Ryan Zeferjahn (Angels) are key fantasy baseball waiver wire targets this week. Matthews, set to face a weak Athletics lineup, has struggled but could perform well in upcoming matchups. Schanuel has shown improvement since his return from injury, boasting a.352 average in his last 23 games. Zeferjahn, now earning save opportunities after improving his control, notched his third save Sunday despite recent control issues. Each player may provide strategic value for fantasy rosters during their upcoming games.
- •Matthews rostered in 13% of Yahoo leagues, facing the A's Friday.
- •Schanuel hitting.352 with two homers in 23 games since returning.
- •Zeferjahn secured third save Sunday, showing improved control.
- •Matthews may not remain relevant after upcoming matchups.
- •Schanuel plays full-time, batting third against right-handers.
- 11:19 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Zebby Matthews, Nolan Schanuel, Ryan Zeferjahn
"We're scouring the waiver wire from Z(ebby) to Z(eferjahn) in order to find this week's best fantasy pickups.
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