Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Insights: Key Adds for April 24
Exploring critical adds for your fantasy baseball roster, featuring standout performances and potential closer changes.
Players to add in all leagues
How early is too early to admit you were wrong about a player? On Wednesday, I published a column on CBSSports.com discussing five early-season breakouts: Max Meyer, Kristian Campbell, Tyler Soderstrom, Jung Hoo Lee, and Logan Webb. One notable omission is Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Cubs outfielder who excelled in a three-hit game on Wednesday, pushing his season line to .294/.339/.549.
Looking forward, it’s essential to analyze what we can expect from Crow-Armstrong moving ahead. He hit several balls exceeding 100 MPH for the first time this season, joining big names like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge on that list.
As for potential additional fantasy adds, let’s examine:
- Camilo Doval, RP, Giants (19%) - As Ryan Walker’s performance wavers, Doval emerges as a crucial add following his history as an All-Star.
- Cade Smith, RP, Guardians (35%) - With uncertainty surrounding Emmanuel Clase’s health, Smith’s recent saves signal that he’s a must-add player in deeper leagues.
- Porter Hodge, RP, Cubs (25%) - With Ryan Pressly sidelined, Hodge’s recent opportunities to close out games make him a worthwhile speculative pick.
- Lucas Giolito, SP, Red Sox (34%) - Giolito is attempting to work back from elbow surgery; while I remain skeptical, his potential for a comeback should not be overlooked.
Given the season’s unpredictability, players like Crow-Armstrong and these emerging options hold a significant place in fantasy strategies moving forward.
