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Welcome back to the Outfield Waiver Wire, where we look at the best outfielders available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. Consider this column your recommendations for Week 9 outfield waiver wire pickups.
We're getting a bit deeper into the season now, but there are still plenty of guys who can help you floating around on the waiver wire. Not every move can be a blockbuster. Value is value, wherever you can find it. This column is designed to help you do just that.
Let's get down to business.
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Week 9 Outfield (OF) Waiver Wire Targets
Adam Frazier, 2B/OF, Pittsburgh Pirates (35% owned)
Frazier has been red-hot since returning from a stint on the disabled list. Over the last two weeks, he’s racked up multiple hits in seven games, homered twice, and totaled 24 R+RBI. Even after going 0-for-4 on Sunday, Frazier is still hitting .327/.408/.464 on the year and is currently locked in as the Pirates’ leadoff hitter. You’d like to see better efficiency on the bases – he’s been thrown out on four of six steal attempts – but there’s been nothing to complain about regarding his performance at the plate.
Melky Cabrera, OF, Chicago White Sox (32%)
Cabrera is the ultimate boring vet for fantasy purposes. You probably didn’t draft him unless you play in a deep league, but if he winds up on your roster, you’ll get value. Though he has struggled to get going until recently, that hasn’t stopped him from putting up solid run production (26 R, 26 RBI in 46 games) in a surprisingly competent White Sox lineup. Cabrera’s a career .285 hitter, which makes him an attractive asset in the current environment. You can expect his current .254 mark to rise.
Hunter Renfroe, OF, San Diego Padres (28%)
Three weeks ago, in my other weekly RotoBaller feature, I recommended cutting Renfroe. At the time, he hadn’t hit a home run in nearly two weeks, was barely clearing the Mendoza line, and carried the worst BB/K ratio of any qualified hitter. Since that column was published, Renfroe has hit .270/.37o/.571 with four homers. He’s also drawn 10 walks against only 15 strikeouts. At the least, he has earned his way back onto your radar.
Cameron Maybin, OF, Los Angeles Angels (27%)
As long as you go into it with your eyes open – meaning you understand and accept that injury is inevitable – Maybin makes for a fine pickup. While he’s back to hitting for a middling average after last year’s outlier performance, Maybin has recently taken over as the Angels’ leadoff man and has 29 runs scored to show for his efforts. More importantly, he’s swiped 12 bags in 13 tries. Given the premium on speed these days, it’s crazy that he’s unowned in almost three-quarters of leagues right now.
Kevin Kiermaier, OF, Tampa Bay Rays (18%)
Kiermaier had 12 homers and 21 steals in an injury-shortened 2016, which made him a popular late-round draft target. He got off to a slow start, but has hit .276/.357/.418 with three homers and five stolen bases during the month of May. Kiermaier will never be a star at the plate, but he does enough to merit attention in all but the shallowest fantasy leagues.
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