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MLB Waiver Wire Pickups

Best waiver-wire pickups for the upcoming 7 days — Start Scores aggregated across all upcoming games per player to surface the week's top streaming targets. Two-start SPs get a bonus. Every input citable.

Data through September 16 · 2026

#PitcherStartsAvg ScoreStream ScoreERAWHIPK/9
1Cam SchlittlerNYY198981.940.9111.05
2Chris SaleATL197972.180.9910.89
3Logan HendersonMIL195952.510.8110.32
4Zack WheelerPHI193932.991.0610.60
5Drew RasmussenTB191912.720.938.87
6Parker MessickCLE190902.571.049.39
7Logan GilbertSEA188883.691.069.81
8Payton TolleBOS186863.021.0710.45
9Sonny GrayBOS184842.821.168.06
10Max FriedNYY183832.630.988.49
11Gerrit ColeNYY181813.631.109.12
12Nolan McLeanNYM180803.181.199.85
13Sean ManaeaNYM179794.741.328.57
14Carlos RodónNYY178782.951.139.79
15Michael KingSD176763.031.167.66
16Walbert UreñaLAA174742.741.218.73
17Blade TidwellSF2-start265734.561.207.09
18Nick MartinezTB172722.941.075.31
19Paul SkenesPIT171713.911.1310.29
20Nick PivettaSD169693.301.0010.50
21Foster GriffinCLE167673.671.198.15
22Tyler PhillipsMIA166663.451.317.26
23Zac ThorntonNYM164643.401.156.69
24Robbie RaySD162623.601.337.65
25Eduardo RodriguezAZ160602.891.236.86
26Ranger SuarezBOS159593.271.208.48
27Tyler MahleATL157573.811.228.31
28Michael SorokaAZ155553.451.138.71
29Jackson JobeDET153533.981.209.52
30Jared JonesPIT152524.171.1910.82
31Randy DobnakKC150503.081.335.92
32Andre PallanteSTL148483.701.266.20
33Zebby MatthewsMIN147474.741.247.68
34George KirbySEA143434.241.397.59
35Kyle LeahySTL141413.651.348.41
36Aaron NolaPHI140404.491.359.04
37Shane BazBAL138384.111.357.91
38Framber ValdezDET136364.061.366.88
39JR RitchieATL134345.031.478.33
40Cesar PerdomoSF133333.721.505.59
41Dustin MayMIL131314.611.328.77
42Brandon WilliamsonCIN2-start223315.561.536.39
43Andrew AbbottCIN2-start222.530.54.701.477.08
44Anthony KayCWS129294.411.367.31
45Cristian JavierHOU128285.311.468.41
46Chris BassittBAL126264.641.556.68
47Janson JunkMIA121214.501.346.16
48Seth LugoKC117175.061.466.98
49Matthew LiberatoreSTL116165.361.498.92
50Ryan GustoMIA114144.141.447.51
51Yusei KikuchiLAA112125.021.559.10
52Nick LodoloCIN110105.041.476.95
53Rhett LowderCIN1996.011.557.14
54Brady SingerCIN1775.671.567.31
55Max ScherzerTOR1556.071.366.69
56Jeffrey SpringsATH1336.181.477.09
57Kyle FreelandCOL1226.381.477.29
58Jackson KentWSH1006.401.767.52
Stream Score = avg Start Score + (starts − 1) × 8 · 2-start weeks get a +8 bonus70+ Strong40–69 Average0–39 Weak

How the Waiver Wire Pickups tool works

Streaming Score aggregates each player's MLB Start Scores across all upcoming games in the 7-day window, then adds a bonus for volume. For SPs: Streaming Score = avg Start Score + (starts − 1) × 8. A pitcher with two starts averaging 60 scores 68, outranking a one-start pitcher averaging 65. For batters: Streaming Score = avg Start Score + (games − median) × 2.

The 2-start bonus for SPs is intentionally large. Two starts in a week is the primary streaming lever in fantasy baseball — it roughly doubles expected fantasy output. The ×8 bonus means a two-start SP with mediocre scores still outranks a one-start SP with strong scores, which matches how most experienced players approach streaming decisions.

Batter bonus is intentionally small. Batter game counts vary less week-to-week (most teams play 5–7 games). The ×2 bonus rewards a full schedule without burying quality signal under schedule noise.

Avg Score (the colored chip) shows the underlying average Start Score — the quality of the matchups, independent of volume. A player with a strong Avg Score and many games is the ideal streaming target. Use the Avg Score to distinguish a 2-start SP with easy matchups from one with two tough matchups.

This tool does not know your roster. All active players with upcoming scores appear — check availability in your specific platform before adding. "Streaming" refers to the time horizon (week-by-week adds), not roster availability.

Informational only — not betting, DFS, or lineup advice. Does not reflect your league's roster availability. Two-start potential depends on both starts being confirmed probable; unannounced second starts won't appear. Stats via the MLB Stats API. Not affiliated with or endorsed by MLB or any MLB club.