CBS Sports Analyst Identifies Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Baseball Week 9
The preview focuses on hitters rostered in less than 80 per cent of leagues, including Daylen Lile and A.J. Ewing, as alternatives for injury cover or short-term performance gains.
CBS Sports fantasy analyst Scott White has released a preview for Fantasy Baseball Week 9, identifying ten players who may offer value off the waiver wire. The analysis focuses on hitters who are currently rostered in less than 80 per cent of CBS Sports leagues, positioning them as options for managers requiring injury fill-ins or hot-hand plays.
The report specifically highlights Daylen Lile and A.J. Ewing among the top sleeper picks. White notes that while these players are not considered must-starts, they represent some of the stronger available options for managers looking to bolster their lineups during the upcoming scoring period. The data is current as of late Sunday.
The preview provides matchup data for a range of Major League Baseball teams, offering context for potential performance. The Braves are scheduled to face the Marlins, while the Athletics play against the Angels and the San Diego Padres. The Diamondbacks are set to take on the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies.
Further matchups detailed in the report include the Mariners facing the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals. The Angels are also listed with games against the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers. The Royals appear in the data with fixtures against the Boston Red Sox and the Seattle Mariners.
The remaining teams featured in the matchup data include the Dodgers, who play the Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Marlins, who face the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets. The Blue Jays are scheduled to play the New York Yankees and the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the Rays are set against the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees.
