CBS Sports identifies top sleeper hitters for Fantasy Baseball Week 23
Analyst Scott White highlights Zack Gelof and Trent Grisham as key waiver wire options for the upcoming Major League Baseball scoring period.
CBS Sports has released its weekly preview for Fantasy Baseball Week 23, providing fantasy managers with a curated list of ten sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period. The report, compiled by analyst Scott White, focuses on players who are currently rostered in fewer than 80 per cent of CBS Sports leagues, offering a targeted approach for those seeking value off the waiver wire.
Zack Gelof and Trent Grisham are highlighted as the primary options for managers looking to strengthen their lineups. While the publication notes that these players are not "must-starts by any estimation," they are positioned as the best available streaming choices for those needing injury fill-ins or hot-hand plays. This distinction is crucial for governance of fantasy rosters, as it differentiates these optional pickups from the publication’s separate tiered rankings for pitchers, which range from "Must-start, all formats" to "No thanks."
The preview covers the Major League Baseball scoring period from 24 to 30 August 2026. The recommendations are current as of late Sunday, 24 August, though the source cautions that subsequent roster changes or injuries may affect their validity. This time-sensitive nature requires managers to monitor official team announcements closely before finalising their starting lineups.
The article also details specific Major League Baseball matchups scheduled for the week, including games involving the Nationals, Orioles, Athletics, Giants, Yankees, Angels, Tigers, Rangers, Mariners, and Padres. These fixtures provide the context for the sleeper recommendations, allowing managers to align their waiver wire pickups with favourable scheduling.
By focusing on players with low ownership percentages, CBS Sports aims to provide an institutional framework for decision-making in fantasy baseball. The approach encourages managers to look beyond the obvious stars and consider the underlying performance metrics of less-rostered players. This strategy is particularly relevant in the latter stages of the season, where roster flexibility can determine playoff positioning.
The full list of ten sleeper hitters is available on the CBS Sports website, with Gelof and Grisham serving as the headline names. The publication’s regular coverage of fantasy sports continues to offer daily newsletters and live scoring updates, ensuring that managers have access to the latest data and analysis.
