In 2026, Veen was on a career pace at AAA (.327 with 82 runs, 24 home runs, 87 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases across 392 at-bats). The Rockies called him up this week, and he returned winning outcomes over his nine at-bats (2-for-9 with two runs, two home runs, and four RBIs). Veen stole 91 bases over his first two seasons in the minors.
I like his skill set, and his opportunity should be viable down the stretch. Veen will draw plenty of interest this week, putting him in a high bidding range (between $50 and $100) in mains for the owners with FAAB bullets left.
One game into his major league career, Baez smashed three home runs over his first three at-bats, putting him front and center this week on the waiver wire. His bat was on a career-high pace this year at AAA (.254/79/34/90/21 over 409 at-bats). His strikeout rate (29.6%) invites more swing-and-miss at the major league level.
Baez will draw top hitter bids this week. His power is the top attraction while any steals are just a bonus.
Bateman entered Sunday with a six-game hitting streak (10-for-27 with one run and three RBIs). He played well this year at AAA (.312/59/3/33/20 over 285 at-bats) while showcasing a winning approach (60 walks and 66 strikeouts). His power is minimal, with a chance to help in speed and batting average.
Last week, four teams added Bateman with a range between $3 and $1. His success at the plate should drive bidding into the teen area this week.
Over the past seven scoring periods, Taveras hit a home run in five weeks. He played well across his past 10 games (10-for-35 with seven runs, two home runs, and five RBIs).
Four teams added Taveras last week ($6, $2, $1, and $1), along four other game managers have seen enough. More of a gap-filler player until a better option emerges.
Lowe flashed over his last three starts (3-for-11 with a run, one home run, and three RBIs), which came after an empty run over 17 days (4-for-26 with two runs, one steal, and 11 strikeouts).
At best, Lowe is a level dart to see if his bat and speed can help fantasy teams. He was added to four main event rosters last week ($4, $3, $2, and $2).
The A’s placed Tyler Soderstrom on the injury list this weekend with a hip issue. Cortes will sit against lefties, but the Athletics line up to face 12 right-handed pitchers over the next two weeks. His bat has been productive in RBIs (7) over his last three starts (3-for-10 with three doubles).
Cortes was dropped in two leagues last week. His bat propelled fantasy teams up the standings in April (27-for-69 with eight runs, four home runs, and 13 RBIs).
Malgeri gained his major league opportunity via Riley Greene landing on the injured list. He flashed this weekend (2-for-4 vs. the White Sox with two runs, two home runs, and three RBIs). This year, Malgeri hit .296 at AAA with 47 runs, nine home runs, 34 RBIs, and eight steals across 250 at-bats. His starting window looks sporty, and he doesn’t bring an impact ceiling. More of a waterfall player to get a warm body.
Gilbert spiked over his past six games (6-for-15 with five runs, two home runs, and seven RBIs) while batting leadoff for the Giants. He brings minimal speed, with the look of mid-teen power. Only a flier, as his starting opportunity could turn on a dime.
Other Options: Jose Siri, Kyle Isbel
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