Whether you’re seeking an injury replacement or simply a player with momentum, Scott White has outlined 10 sleeper hitters for the next scoring period, all rostered in less than 80 percent of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-start players by any means, but they’re the most promising options available off the waiver wire.

All information is current as of Sunday evening.

Sleeper Hitters for Week 5 (April 21-27)

1. Jonathan Aranda (1B, Tampa Bay)

   • Matchups: @ARI3, @SD3 (Rostered: 61%)
     Despite facing the fourth-worst hitter matchups this week, Aranda has consistently put up strong numbers. He is expected to so throughout the week.

2. Austin Hays (LF, Cincinnati)

   • Matchups: @MIA3, @COL3 (Rostered: 24%)
     After returning from the IL, Hays has quickly homered three times, indicating a strong bounce back from his health issues.

3. Sal Frelick (RF, Milwaukee)

   • Matchups: @SF4, @STL3 (Rostered: 53%)
     Frelick is finally living up to his potential, with high on-base percentages and a notable ability to steal bases.

4. Kyle Manzardo (DH, Cleveland)

   • Matchups: NYY3, BOS3 (Rostered: 61%) Even with a recent drop in batting average, Manzardo’s plate discipline remains commendable.

5. Taylor Ward (LF, L.A. Angels)

   • Matchups: PIT3, @MIN3 (Rostered: 66%) After a rough patch, Ward has shown strong performance recently and is expected to keep that momentum going.

6. Nate Lowe (1B, Washington)

   • Matchups: BAL3, NYM3 (Rostered: 56%) Lowe has consistently contributed to the Nationals’ offense this season.

7. TJ Friedl (CF, Cincinnati)

   • Matchups: @MIA3, @COL3 (Rostered: 58%) Friedl has been hitting leadoff and has kept performing consistently, making him an appealing pick for the upcoming week.

8. Jorge Polanco (DH, Seattle)

   • Matchups: @BOS3, MIA3 (Rostered: 50%) Back in form, Polanco is showing signs of improvement and is facing favorable matchups.

9. Tyler Fitzgerald (2B, San Francisco)

   • Matchups: MIL4, TEX3 (Rostered: 67%) Fitzgerald had a fantastic recent week and is highly rostered among fantasy leagues.

10. Ramon Laureano (OF, SD)

• Matchups: BAL3, PHI3 (Rostered: 25%) Laureano might be getting good pitching matchups helping him turn around his performance too.

Best Hitter Matchups for Week 5

1. Tigers (SD3, BAL3)
2. Athletics (TEX3, CHW3)
3. Guardians (NYY3, BOS3)
4. Red Sox (CHW1, SEA3, @CLE3)
5. White Sox (@BOS1, @MIN3, @ATH3)

Worst Hitter Matchups for Week 5

1. Cubs (LAD2, PHI3)
2. Dodgers (@CHC2, PIT3)
3. Diamondbacks (TB3, ATL3)
4. Rays (@ARI3, @SD3)
5. Astros (TOR3, @KC3)