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In the article, I cover the players using CBS’s (about 40% or less initial roster rate) and Yahoo’s ADD/DROP rates. Both hosting sites have the option for daily and weekly waiver wire adds. CBS uses a weekly change while Yahoo looks at the last 24 hours. Yahoo is a great snapshot of right now, while CBS ensures hot targets from early in the week aren’t missed. The players are ordered for redraft leagues by my rest-of-season preference, grouped by starters, relievers, and hitters.
Batters
Warming Bernabel: The dream continues (.354/.367/.688, 3 HR). Where his talent settles, nobody knows.
Isaac Collins: Five-category contributor (7 HR, 13 SB, .290 AVG in 307 PA).
Jakob Marsee: Is a 1.378 OPS good? While the batting will regress, he could be a great source of steals (5 SB so far, 47 SB in AAA) while not being a drain on power and batting average.
Luke Keaschall: Unstoppable in the majors with a 1.169 OPS and 5 SB in 39 PA.
Wenceel Pérez: (possible foot injury) Solid bat with 9 HR, 6 SB, and .259 AVG in 210 PA. Ten straight starts.
Lenyn Sosa: Leaned into pull flyballs and he has 13 HR (10 pulled) with a .276 AVG while qualified at three positions.
Blake Perkins: Small improvements have him batting .276.333/.534 with 3 HR and 3 SB in 63 PA.
Jesús Sánchez: Strong-side platoon bat hitting .276/.323/.414. With Houston, he might be sacrificing power for more contact. Or it could be a small sample.
Ernie Clement: Solid .287 AVG and qualified at all four infield positions.
Daulton Varsho: Hitting .241/.273/.607 with 11 HR on the season while sitting against most lefties.
Kyle Manzardo: Hits home runs (18 HR) from the strong side of a DH platoon.
Matt Wallner: Hit 16 HR in 274 PA and nothing else (0 SB, .218 AVG).
Daniel Schneemann: Strong-side platoon bat with 10 HR and 8 SB on the season.
Brooks Lee: The Twins’ starting shortstop (.249/.291/.377, 11 HR in 358 PA)
Kody Clemens: Eleven straight starts, including one against a lefty. A power-only bat with 13 HR in 233 PA.
Coby Mayo: Seven straight starts while batting .218/.297/.371 with 4 HR in 138 PA.
Ryan Mountcastle: Off the IL and started in both games. During his AAA rehab, he hit .387/.486/.806 with 3 HR in 37 PA. Track the playing time.
Romy Gonzalez: Starts against all lefties and a few righties. Great (.305/.345/.567, 8 HR, 4 SB) when he plays.
Andrew Benintendi: Providing power (14 HR in 347 PA) and not much else.
Casey Schmitt: Some power (7 HR in 197 PA) but not much else.
C.J. Kayfus: Five starts in six games since being promoted. He is struggling a bit (38% K%) with sinkers being the only pitch he can hit. His 38% K% and .462 BABIP battle it out to see where his talent stabilizes.
Alex Freeland: Continues to play with Tommy Edman hurt. So far in 27 PA, no extra-base hits or stolen bases. And a 30% K%. I have some worries about his talent and playing time.
JJ Bleday: In 17 PA since being promoted, he’s batting .529/.529/1.000 with 2 HR. I’m sure the .700 BABIP is sustainable.
Joey Loperfido: Dealing with a knee injury. In 50 PA, he’s taking advantage of his .500 BABIP. His playing time could decline once Springer comes off the IL.
Nathan Lukes: He occasionally will sneak in a start against lefties, but a strong-side platoon bat. Middling stats (10 HR, 1 SB, .250 AVG).
Liover Peguero: Started in seven of the last 10 games. Batting .244/.311/.561 with 4 HR this season.
Tyler Locklear: Continues to struggle to make contact (39% K%, .154 AVG). Might not be enough time for him to turn it around.
Spencer Horwitz: Strong-side platoon bat with no carrying tool.
Jordan Lawlar: Remains on the IL. In his previous 56 PA, he struggled with a 36% K% and .136 OPS. And now he’s recovering from an injury. Pass on him in ’25.
Darell Hernaiz: Showing both power (.258 ISO, 2 HR) and contact rate (0% K%) while starting at shortstop with Wilson on the IL. Play week to week.
Catchers
Kyle Higashioka: Catcher with 7 HR and a .258 AVG is solid.
Hitting Prospects
Dylan Beavers: In AAA, the 23-year-old outfielder is batting .309/.425/.536 with 18 HR and 22 SB in 389 PA.
Samuel Basallo: In AAA, the 20-year-old catcher is batting .277/.384/.613 with 23 HR and 0 SB in 302 PA.
Carson Benge: Across two minor league levels (A+, AA), the 22-year-old outfielder is batting .313/.420/.523 with 12 HR and 19 SB in 407 PA.
Kevin McGonigle: Across three minor league levels (A, A+, AA), the 20-year-old shortstop is batting .332/.427/.571 with 9 HR and 6 SB in 281 PA.
JJ Wetherholt: Across two minor league levels (AA, AAA), the 20-year-old shortstop is batting .305/.419/.515 with 13 HR and 16 SB in 360 PA.
Leo De Vries: In High-A ball, the 18-year-old shortstop is batting .246/.354/.405 with 8 HR and 9 SB in 402 PA.
CBS Hitter Rostership Rates
| Name |
Previous Roster% |
Current Roster% |
Change |
| Ernie Clement 3B TOR |
39% |
47% |
8% |
| Kyle Manzardo DH CLE |
37% |
40% |
3% |
| Luke Keaschall 2B MIN |
36% |
53% |
17% |
| Jordan Lawlar 2B ARI |
32% |
34% |
2% |
| Samuel Basallo C BAL |
32% |
34% |
2% |
| Daulton Varsho CF TOR |
27% |
35% |
8% |
| Coby Mayo 1B BAL |
27% |
29% |
2% |
| Jesus Sanchez LF HOU |
24% |
29% |
5% |
| Brooks Lee 3B MIN |
23% |
25% |
2% |
| Matt Wallner RF MIN |
21% |
26% |
5% |
| JJ Wetherholt 2B STL |
21% |
25% |
4% |
| Lenyn Sosa 2B CHW |
19% |
36% |
17% |
| Andrew Benintendi LF CHW |
19% |
21% |
2% |
| Leo De Vries SS ATH |
19% |
21% |
2% |
| Romy Gonzalez 1B BOS |
18% |
22% |
4% |
| Ryan Mountcastle 1B BAL |
17% |
19% |
2% |
| Warming Bernabel 1B COL |
16% |
50% |
34% |
| Isaac Collins LF MIL |
16% |
27% |
11% |
| Kevin McGonigle SS DET |
16% |
18% |
2% |
| Tyler Locklear 1B ARI |
15% |
21% |
6% |
| Spencer Horwitz 1B PIT |
12% |
22% |
10% |
| Wenceel Perez RF DET |
11% |
16% |
5% |
| C.J. Kayfus RF CLE |
10% |
13% |
3% |
| Alex Freeland 3B LAD |
10% |
11% |
1% |
| Kyle Higashioka C TEX |
9% |
11% |
2% |
| J.J. Bleday CF ATH |
8% |
12% |
4% |
| Joey Loperfido LF TOR |
7% |
10% |
3% |
| Daniel Schneemann 2B CLE |
7% |
9% |
2% |
| Dylan Beavers OF BAL |
6% |
12% |
6% |
| Nathan Lukes RF TOR |
6% |
11% |
5% |
| Kody Clemens 2B MIN |
6% |
8% |
2% |
| Carson Benge CF NYM |
5% |
7% |
2% |
| Jakob Marsee CF MIA |
4% |
29% |
25% |
| Casey Schmitt 2B SF |
4% |
6% |
2% |
| Blake Perkins CF MIL |
2% |
7% |
5% |
| Liover Peguero SS PIT |
1% |
5% |
4% |
| Darell Hernaiz SS ATH |
1% |
4% |
3% |
Starters
Cade Cavalli: Unless there is an injury stash available on the wire, Calvalli might be the last starting pitching prospect to roster. He shoved in his debut with 6 K, 1 BB, and 0 ER in 4 IP (88 pitches).
Jacob Lopez: After struggling in July (5.30 ERA, 4.35 xFIP), he has been amazing in two August starts (0.00 ERA, 2.40 xFIP). As a starter, he projects to be a low-4.00 ERA arm.
Joey Wentz: His value will jump or tank depending on how his Sunday start goes against Miami. He found the strike zone (2.7 BB/9) since joining the Braves and has a 3.09 ERA (3.43 xFIP) and 0.90 WHIP.
Joey Cantillo: Solid besides the walks. His 1.44 WHIP has done as much ratio damage as a 5.16 ERA. Fine in points leagues where WHIP is not an issue.
Mike Burrows: After a 10-game stretch with a 3.08 ERA (3.59 WHIP), he got lit up on Tuesday by allowing 6 ER in 4 IP. I believe he’s one of the better options, especially as he develops his sinker.
Jose Quintana: Since the break, he’s taking a step forward by throwing more strikes in the season’s second half (1H: 3.9 BB/9, 2H: 1.6 BB/9). If he keeps it up, he could settle into being a 4.00 ERA talent.
Taijuan Walker: Keeps chugging along, but he could lose his job next week when Nola comes off the IL.
Chris Paddack: A mid-4.00 ERA talent facing the White Sox and Twins next week.
Aaron Civale: Settled into being a steady 4.50 ERA arm. I feel this might be too low with his decent ranking over the last two weeks. I’m ranking off the long record of being a mediocre talent.
Jason Alexander: He’ll start for Houston on Sunday, but it’s not clear if he’s still in the rotation after that game. As for his talent, his 55% GB% helps hide some warts, especially his 3.5 BB/9. He’ll run high a BABIP because the high groundball rate and walks have led to a 1.32 WHIP (eqiv of a 4.46 ERA). Not the worst option.
Cade Povich: The underlying numbers (3.94 xFIP) point to a better pitcher than the results (5.25 ERA) show. He keeps getting hit around (1.5 HR/9, .338 BABIP).
Davis Martin: Not sure why he’s in demand. It might be the two-week start he’s in the middle of right now.
Logan Allen로건: Nothing positive here with a 1.37 WHIP that’s doing as much ratio damage as a 4.75 ERA. He faces Miami and Atlanta next week.
Carson Whisenhunt: His only positive trait is the changeup (16% SwStr%, 60 BotOvr, 102 Pitching+). He needs to start throwing strikes. His 41% Ball% points to a 12% BB% and high-4.00’s ERA. At least he’s not Falter.
Ryan Bergert: His struggles with walks (4.4 BB/9) continue, but he’s got that 2.83 ERA (4.89 xFIP). He has been lucky (0.9 HR/9, .204 BABIP, 82% LOB%) in all aspects of his game. His luck could run out at any moment.
Hurston Waldrep: He found the strike zone with just one walk on Saturday over 6 IP. This season, he posted a 4.9 BB/9 in AAA and 10.3 BB/9 in ’24. Watch from afar until his talent stabilizes.
Bailey Falter: A solid 5.00 talent with starts against the Nationals and White Sox next week.
Miles Mikolas: Two starts against the Rockies and Yankees for the 5.00 ERA talent.
Cal Quantrill: The 5.00 ERA talent is in the middle of a two-start week (vs HOU, at ATL). The first game did not go well (4 IP, 7 ER, 2 HR, 3 BB, 2 SO).
Cristian Javier: The 28-year-old righty is supposed to debut next week. It’ll be fine to roster him, but don’t start him. In 14 IP during his rehab, he has allowed 15 BB. I have zero expectations from him.
Pitching Prospects
Jonah Tong: In AA, the 22-year-old righty posted a 1.58 ERA (2.09 xFIP), 0.94 WHIP, and 14.3 K/9 in 97 IP.
CBS Starting Pitcher Rostership Rates
| Name |
Previous Roster% |
Current Roster% |
Change |
| Jacob Lopez SP ATH |
38% |
47% |
9% |
| Jose Quintana SP MIL |
37% |
39% |
2% |
| Bailey Falter SP KC |
30% |
34% |
4% |
| Chris Paddack SP DET |
26% |
43% |
17% |
| Logan Taylor Allen SP CLE |
19% |
24% |
5% |
| Mike Burrows SP PIT |
18% |
24% |
6% |
| Carson Whisenhunt P SF |
18% |
24% |
6% |
| Joey Cantillo RP CLE |
18% |
20% |
2% |
| Cristian Javier SP HOU |
17% |
25% |
8% |
| Aaron Civale SP CHW |
15% |
24% |
9% |
| Jonah Tong SP NYM |
14% |
16% |
2% |
| Miles Mikolas SP STL |
12% |
14% |
2% |
| Joey Wentz RP ATL |
11% |
18% |
7% |
| Hurston Waldrep RP ATL |
10% |
14% |
4% |
| Davis Martin SP CHW |
8% |
10% |
2% |
| Cade Cavalli SP WAS |
7% |
18% |
11% |
| Taijuan Walker SP PHI |
7% |
11% |
4% |
| Cade Povich SP BAL |
7% |
9% |
2% |
| Ryan Bergert SP KC |
6% |
9% |
3% |
| Cal Quantrill SP MIA |
5% |
8% |
3% |
| Jason Alexander SP HOU |
1% |
4% |
3% |
Last Two-Week Starting Pitcher Valuations
| Name |
IP |
BotERA |
Pitching+ERA |
SwStr% ERA |
FBv ERA |
SIERA |
xFIP |
AVG |
| Cade Cavalli |
4.1 |
3.79 |
3.08 |
1.76 |
3.55 |
2.34 |
2.07 |
2.77 |
| Aaron Civale |
14.2 |
4.30 |
4.12 |
4.06 |
4.23 |
2.76 |
2.63 |
3.69 |
| Mike Burrows |
10.2 |
3.18 |
3.61 |
4.01 |
3.77 |
4.00 |
3.63 |
3.70 |
| Jacob Lopez |
17.0 |
2.92 |
4.23 |
4.04 |
4.47 |
3.47 |
3.35 |
3.75 |
| Chris Paddack |
10.0 |
2.88 |
3.62 |
4.33 |
4.07 |
4.34 |
3.76 |
3.83 |
| Jason Alexander |
10.2 |
4.99 |
4.37 |
4.70 |
4.37 |
2.74 |
2.41 |
3.93 |
| Joey Cantillo |
9.2 |
4.45 |
4.53 |
3.65 |
4.54 |
3.87 |
3.21 |
4.04 |
| Miles Mikolas |
9.0 |
3.60 |
3.91 |
4.41 |
3.98 |
4.34 |
4.11 |
4.06 |
| Cade Povich |
5.2 |
4.51 |
4.14 |
4.93 |
4.29 |
3.06 |
3.56 |
4.08 |
| Davis Martin |
10.2 |
4.86 |
5.09 |
3.44 |
3.98 |
3.80 |
3.39 |
4.09 |
| Joey Wentz |
12.0 |
3.74 |
4.99 |
3.93 |
4.15 |
4.29 |
4.07 |
4.20 |
| Hurston Waldrep |
5.2 |
|
3.64 |
4.85 |
3.80 |
4.42 |
4.61 |
4.26 |
| Jose Quintana |
16.0 |
5.08 |
4.63 |
5.08 |
4.48 |
4.19 |
4.02 |
4.58 |
| Taijuan Walker |
11.0 |
4.35 |
4.09 |
5.40 |
4.34 |
4.90 |
4.98 |
4.67 |
| Logan Allen |
12.0 |
4.59 |
4.83 |
4.60 |
4.48 |
4.85 |
4.74 |
4.68 |
| Ryan Bergert |
9.2 |
3.97 |
4.23 |
4.32 |
4.15 |
6.04 |
5.75 |
4.74 |
| Carson Whisenhunt |
10.1 |
4.90 |
5.45 |
5.39 |
4.24 |
4.98 |
5.10 |
5.01 |
| Cal Quantrill |
9.1 |
4.96 |
4.91 |
4.64 |
3.93 |
6.31 |
6.38 |
5.19 |
| Bailey Falter |
9.0 |
4.95 |
5.47 |
5.53 |
4.30 |
7.03 |
6.45 |
5.62 |
Relievers
Dennis Santana: Average reliever who is the closer.
Keegan Akin: Average reliever who is now the closer.
Jose Ferrer: Below-average reliever who is the closer.
Justin Topa: Below-average reliever who is the closer.
Phil Maton: Good reliever who could now be the closer. At least he’s in a committee.
Sean Newcomb: Good reliever who is most likely the closer
Alex Vesia: Good reliever who is in a closer committee.
JoJo Romero: Average reliever in a closer committee.
Calvin Faucher: Average reliever who is sharing the closer role.
Cole Sands: Good reliever who might have lost his closer’s role.
Riley O’Brien: Average reliever in a closer committee.
Ben Casparius: Average reliever who is in a closer committee.
Michael Kelly: Below-average reliever who is probably the backup closer.
Garrett Whitlock: Good reliever who is the backup closer.
Hunter Gaddis: Good reliever who is the backup closer.
Jeremiah Estrada: Good reliever who is a few steps away from closing.
CBS Relief Pitcher Rostership Rates
| Name |
Previous Roster% |
Current Roster% |
Change |
| Dennis Santana RP PIT |
34% |
38% |
4% |
| Alex Vesia RP LAD |
24% |
27% |
3% |
| Jeremiah Estrada RP SD |
20% |
22% |
2% |
| JoJo Romero RP STL |
16% |
40% |
24% |
| Phil Maton RP TEX |
14% |
21% |
7% |
| Garrett Whitlock RP BOS |
14% |
16% |
2% |
| Calvin Faucher RP MIA |
13% |
28% |
15% |
| Ben Casparius RP LAD |
12% |
14% |
2% |
| Hunter Gaddis RP CLE |
10% |
15% |
5% |
| Cole Sands RP MIN |
8% |
16% |
8% |
| Jose Ferrer RP WAS |
8% |
13% |
5% |
| Keegan Akin RP BAL |
2% |
6% |
4% |
| Sean Newcomb RP ATH |
2% |
4% |
2% |
| Riley O’Brien RP STL |
2% |
4% |
2% |
| Michael Kelly RP ATH |
1% |
3% |
2% |
| Justin Topa RP MIN |
0% |
3% |
3% |
