CBS Sports Analyst Identifies Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Baseball Week 12
Players rostered in less than 80 per cent of leagues, including Colt Emerson and Bryce Eldridge, are positioned as strategic options for injury replacements and hot-hand plays.
CBS Sports fantasy analyst Scott White has published a preview for Fantasy Baseball Week 12, identifying ten "sleeper hitters" for the upcoming scoring period. The selection focuses on players currently rostered in less than 80 per cent of CBS Sports leagues, distinguishing them from must-start players and positioning them as viable waiver wire targets for managers seeking injury fill-ins or exploiting favourable matchups.
Top recommendations in the analysis include Colt Emerson and Bryce Eldridge. The article notes that while these players are not considered essential starters by any estimation, they represent the most viable options available off the waiver wire for teams requiring immediate depth or looking to capitalise on short-term performance spikes.
The identified players represent a diverse range of Major League Baseball teams, with specific attention paid to their upcoming schedules. The Seattle Mariners are highlighted for their matchups against the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals, while the Oakland Athletics are noted for games against the Milwaukee Brewers and Colorado Rockies.
Other teams featured in the sleeper list include the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox. Each team's inclusion is tied to their specific series schedules, such as the Cubs facing the Rockies and Giants, or the Astros taking on the Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals.
White advises fantasy managers to monitor these players closely, suggesting they check back for the latest updates on Sunday. The analysis underscores the importance of strategic roster management during the mid-season period, where waiver wire acquisitions can significantly impact a team's standing in the final stretch of the fantasy season.
