CBS Sports analyst identifies top fantasy baseball sleeper hitters for Week 22
Scott White’s latest preview highlights ten hitters rostered in less than 80 per cent of leagues, with specific matchup data provided for the top five contenders.
CBS Sports fantasy analyst Scott White has published a preview for Fantasy Baseball Week 22, identifying ten 'sleeper' hitters to target. The list includes Cleveland Guardians' Steven Kwan and Oakland Athletics' Zack Gelof. The recommended players are rostered in less than 80 per cent of CBS Sports leagues and are suggested for managers needing injury replacements or 'hot-hand' plays.
The analysis, compiled as of late Sunday, notes that while these players are not considered must-starts, they often represent the best available options off the waiver wire. White’s assessment is based on current data and may shift as final lineups are confirmed closer to the start of the scoring period.
Specific matchup data has been provided for the top five sleepers. The Guardians are scheduled to play at home against the San Francisco Giants before travelling to face the Colorado Rockies. The Cincinnati Reds will host the St Louis Cardinals and then travel to Arizona.
The Boston Red Sox have a home series against the Arizona Diamondbacks followed by a trip to San Francisco. Meanwhile, the Colorado Rockies will host the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cleveland Guardians, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will travel to Colorado and host the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Additional teams featured in the top ten list include the Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners. The Blue Jays face the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees, while the Giants travel to Cleveland and Boston.
The Orioles have a complex schedule involving games against the Rays and Yankees. The Pirates will host the Detroit Pirates and travel to Los Angeles, and the Mariners will face the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs.
White emphasises that fantasy rankings require forecasting and are subject to change. Managers are advised to monitor updates as the week progresses, particularly given the volatility of injury statuses and final team confirmations.
