Buy & Sell: All-Star Edition
The waiver wire is a treasure trove of hidden gems, and this year's crop of All-Stars is no exception. With players like Esmerlyn Valdez and Jake McCarthy making waves, it's time to dive into the latest Buy & Sell list and uncover the players who could be the difference-makers in your league.
BUY
10-Team Leagues
Jake McCarthy (OF, Colorado Rockies): McCarthy is a must-have addition, especially with his improved launch angle and low K rate. His .311/.392/.667 line with 4 homers and a stolen base in 45 AB over the past two weeks is a testament to his newfound power. With a career-best 38% SweetSpot% and 99th percentile sprint speed, McCarthy is poised for a strong finish, especially in the friendly confines of Coors Field.
Curtis Mead (2B/3B, Washington Nationals): Mead's .247 average with 17 HR and 5 SB is a steal, especially with his .333 average with 5 HR and 2 SB over the past two weeks. Mead's ability to hit for power and speed makes him a valuable addition, even if he doesn't play every day.
Casey Schmitt (2B/3B, San Francisco Giants): Schmitt's .412 rolling xwOBA over his past 100 PA is a sign of his hidden talent. Despite a recent slump, his expected stats suggest he's still a solid contributor, making him a buy-low candidate.
12-Team Leagues
Chase DeLauter (OF, Cleveland Guardians): DeLauter's .325 average with 4 HR and 1 SB over the past two weeks is a welcome addition to any roster. With a key run production spot and the potential to rack up even more runs with the return of J-Ram, DeLauter is a strong batting average and power contributor.
Kyle Karros (3B, Colorado Rockies): Karros' .317 average with 5 HR and 1 SB over the past three weeks is a testament to his improved performance. With a 42% SweetSpot% and a 97th percentile launch angle metric, Karros is a valuable asset, especially in Coors Field.
15-Team Leagues
Trevor Larnach (OF, Minnesota Twins): Larnach's .323 average with 2 homers and 5 RBI in 31 AB over the past two weeks is a sign of his continued improvement. His xwOBA improvement and focus on pulled flyballs make him a strong addition.
Royce Lewis (3B, Minnesota Twins): Lewis' .278 average with 2 HR over the past week is a moderate power/speed play with a .250+ AVG. His ability to hit for power and speed makes him a valuable addition.
Michael Massey (2B/OF, Kansas City Royals): Massey's .260 average with 7 HR and 2 SB is an uptrend, especially with his best HardHit% and EV of his career.
Deep Leagues
Connor Wong (C, Boston Red Sox): Wong's .385/.485/.500 line with 1 HR and 1 SB over the past three weeks is a strong case for his addition. With Mickey Gasper out of the picture, Wong's .288 average with 1 HR and 3 SB over 111 AB makes him a valuable option.
Eduardo Valencia (C, Detroit Tigers): Valencia's 2 homers in 10 AB is a great splash, and his potential to play 1B or C in a fire sale scenario makes him a hold in deep formats.
SELL
Geraldo Perdomo (SS, Arizona Diamondbacks): Perdomo's 6 jacks with 15 SB and a .241 AVG is a cause for concern. His 65% SB success rate and poor HardHit% make him a risky addition.
Josh Jung (3B, Texas Rangers): Jung's power has fallen off, with only 2 homers since June. His limited upside and the rise of 3B-eligible options make him a sell candidate.
Andres Gimenez (SS, Toronto Blue Jays): Gimenez's quiet decline since mid-May, with no HR or SB in over 3 weeks, makes him a fantasy vampire. His part-time role and dead bat further diminish his value.
Dylan Beavers (OF, Baltimore Orioles): Beavers' disappointing performance, with 0 homers and 0 SB in 26 AB over the past three weeks, makes him a sell candidate.
