Fantasy Baseball 2019 Week 14 Mid-Week Deep Waiver Adds

BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 28: Jason Kipnis #22 of the Cleveland Indians takes a swing during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 28, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 28: Jason Kipnis #22 of the Cleveland Indians takes a swing during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 28, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) /
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If you are looking for a mid-week boost to your fantasy baseball team, here are a few players widely available for you to add off waivers.

The waiver wire is a revolving door of tossed away talent and those looking for a home. Depending on each team’s lineup, fantasy baseball owners have a tough decision to make when making roster changes.

There are good players cut from teams but that’s where the owners who pay attention thrive. We are more than halfway through the season, so scouting the waiver wire for a short-term solution or a breakout player is important.

The players listed have had fantasy value for a good amount of time but are widely available. Whether it’s batting average, RBI, strikeouts or low ratios, these players can help your fantasy baseball team in your next head-to-head match-up or gain a few roto points.

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All six players listed are owned in less than 20 percent of ESPN leagues. This gives a majority of fantasy baseball owners an opportunity to add at least one of these players to their team.

Eric Sogard, TOR

The Blue Jays utility player has been hitting well over the last two weeks. Sogard has a .367 average with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, eight RBI, 14 runs and a 9:11 K:BB ratio over his last 15 games.

Sogard has second base, shortstop and DH eligibility. With middle infield not being as deep as years past, being able to move Sogard between the two positions is a nice luxury.

Sogard has planted himself as the Blue Jays leadoff hitter. If you are looking for a hitter with quantity, this is your man. He averaged just under five plate appearances per game in that span.

Jason Kipnis, CLE

The veteran second baseman is had a good final two weeks to June. In his last 15 games, Kipnis hit .357 with two doubles, a triple, four home runs, 16 RBI, 10 runs scored and a 6:6 K:BB ratio.

Kipnis has spent most of June hitting in the middle of the Indians lineup, either fourth or sixth. With Francisco Lindor, Oscar Mercado and Carlos Santana in front of him, Kipnis has plenty of opportunities to drive in runs.

While his batting average isn’t what it used to be, he can still record a couple of hits and RBI, and that’s all you need from a waiver wire add.

Kevin Newman, PIT

I’ve mentioned Newman as a waiver add weeks ago. The Pirates middle infielder was on a tear to end June. He was on a 19-game hitting streak before going 0-for-4 on June 30. During that span, he had a .384 average with six doubles, a triple, four home runs, 15 RBI, 12 runs and four steals.

If you play in a league with total bases or has a category for each type of hit, Newman should have been added already. If he’s still available, pick him up now. He’s contributing to every offensive category.

During his hitting streak, Newman was leading off. His next game after the streak ended, Newman fell back down to seventh. While that likely won’t stick, seeing him drop in the order is not what owners want to see.

Michael Pineda, MIN

In between a five-run, five-inning outing against the Royals, Pineda recorded two quality starta and a win. In those two starts, Pineda allowed nine hits, two walks and two runs with 13 strikeouts.

He allowed exactly three runs in six straight starts between May 5 and June 7. If you have a good lead in ERA, then Pineda is worth a roster spot. Having the Twins offense behind him is a good way to get a win.

Pineda will make his next start on July 5 at home against the Rangers. Over the last seven days, Texas is hitting .195 with 20 runs scored and seven home runs. Target Field is also a very pitcher-friendly park, according to ESPN Park Factors.

Andrew Cashner, BAL

Yes, I’m recommending adding an Orioles pitcher. In his four June starts, Cashner had four quality starts with a 2-1 record, 1.44 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB ratio. He’s faced the Astros, A’s, Mariners and Indians in that span.

Cashner will travel to the north to make his next start on July 6 to face the Blue Jays. The offense has been really good over the last week, hitting .295 with 13 home runs and 36 RBI in five games.

It also doesn’t help that Rogers Centre leads the league in home runs based on Park Factors. If you don’t want to start him for this game, that’s fine, but still add him for the future. Cashner has been good for the last month.

Austin Adams, SEA

While Adams may not provide you with saves, he has been one of the best relief pitchers for the Mariners. The Seattle bullpen has been a bit of a mess. Hunter Strickland is on the 60-day IL, Anthony Swarzak is now in Atlanta and Roenis Elias is the current closer.

Adams is coming into the games either in the seventh or eighth innings. Over his last seven appearances, he has a 0.00 ERA, 0.600 WHIP, 20 strikeouts, three walks and a 0.077 opposing batting average.

Adams also has six holds and a win in those games. If you use holds, he is a must add. If not, but looking for a boost in strikeouts and ratios, Adams is worth a roster spot.

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Most of these players have been owned at one point or another but are not at the moment. While you can’t be rewarded for their past performances, you can be ahead of the curve and add them now to get whatever numbers they put up going forward.