Fantasy Baseball 2019: Under-the-Radar Waiver Adds

Here are some under-the-radar fantasy baseball waiver wire adds that could make a difference to your team.

Every week, fantasy baseball websites put out a list of the must-add players. Most of the time, it’s the obvious names that everyone watching baseball knows about. If you want to make a difference, you have to look beyond the top names and scroll to that second page of available players.

In this post, I will list one corner infielder, one middle infielder, one catcher and one outfielder. All of these players will be owned in no more than 20 percent of ESPN leagues. Anything more and they are too well known.

Some of the players may be in a platoon, which limits their playing time and thus their fantasy value. Others may be on bad teams but can still contribute on an individual level. It all depends on your league size and scoring system. I always say, “Every player has value.”

Let’s get to it.

Willians Astudillo, C

Astudillo is the catcher of the future for the Twins. Though, Jason Castro is still in the mix. As a result, Twins management is moving Astudillo around the field. He started a game at third base and moved to left field. The additional position eligibility will help his value.

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He has six hits, three of them doubles, and three RBIs with a .667 average. He may not be getting significant playing time right now but as the Twins continue to win, and Castro continues to struggle or gets hurt, Astudillo will find his way onto the field.

With catcher being a shallow pool for talent, Astudillo is going to be heavily targeted.

Ryan O’Hearn, 1B

O’Hearn had a good season last year, hitting .262 with 12 home runs and 30 RBIs in 44 games. He’s started this season off well, with a .333 average, one home run and four RBIs.

The Royals don’t have the greatest offense but on an individual level, O’Hearn will earn his fantasy value. He’s on a little five-game hitting streak. He and the Royals finish the series against the Tigers before going to Seattle. O’Hearn should be able to rack up a few more hits.

Brandon Lowe, 2B

Lowe signed a nice extension before the season began. Since then, he has two hits, one being a home run, two RBIs and a steal. Roster Resource lists him as the starting second baseman and the Rays clean-up hitter.

With not a lot of star power on the team, the Rays offense can put up some runs. Four of the five AL East stadiums favor hitters. Lowe hit a combined 22 home runs between Double and Triple-A last season.

Dwight Smith Jr., OF

For an Orioles team that was projected to lose 110 games, Smith is doing his best to prevent that. He is hitting .310 with nine hits, six runs and two RBIs. He also has a steal. With Trea Turner on the IL, fantasy owners are looking for another source of speed.

Smith has at least one hit in every game this season and has scored in all but one game. He is the Orioles No. 2 hitter, with Jonathan Villar and Trey Mancini behind him. Those two are hitting well, which allows Smith to rack up the runs.

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The waiver wire may be lacking talent depending on your league. Some of these players may be added already. I know I said not to overreact and make rash decisions to your team, but dropping your last round pick for one of these hitters doesn’t qualify as a rash decision. Find the hot bat and take advantage.

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