Final-week waiver-wire targets under 40% rostered provide a mix of catcher, outfield, infield, and pitcher help. Kyle Teel, Jeremiah Jackson, Blaze Alexander, Caleb Durbin, Austin Hays, Ryan Weathers, Kyle Bradish—and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. in the background—shape a versatile pool for playoff pushes across formats.

Teel’s hot stretch in Chicago, Jackson’s power surge in Baltimore, Alexander’s multi-position value in Arizona, Durbin’s contact-first production in Milwaukee, Hays’ run of strong hitting in Cincinnati, Weathers’ return to form in Miami, and Bradish’s velocity bump in Baltimore highlight immediate-week additions with long-run upside. Gurriel’s injury chatter also loosens target potential for Alexander.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. suffers a torn ACL, ending a torrid August with Diamondbacks at the plate. Arizona will lean on internal depth as Connor Kaiser enters the roster, Blaze Alexander eyes a bigger chance in the outfield, and Jorge Barrosa starts in left. With a six-to-nine month recovery window, Opening Day 2026 is in doubt, shaping the D-backs’ offseason plans around Gurriel’s 13 million 2026 salary and a 14 million 2027 option with a 5 million buyout.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. left the Diamondbacks’ game with a non-contact knee injury in the sixth inning, clouding Arizona’s outfield depth as they chase a wild-card spot. Gurriel is hitting .249 with 19 homers and 80 RBI this season, so his absence could thin the lineup and shift daily ABs to his depth options. Blaze Alexander produced a dramatic diving catch to end the inning, underscoring the value of versatile contributors behind Gurriel.

Rowdy Tellez’s early deep shot for Texas framed the night, while Arizona sits six games back of the final wild-card. Timelines for Gurriel’s status will shape how fantasy managers adjust rosters and whether the Diamondbacks lean on prospects or veteran depth down the stretch.

Zac Gallen outdueled Blake Snell in a 3-0 Dodgers loss at Dodger Stadium, with Arizona’s offense breaking through on Blaze Alexander’s two-run homer and a Gabriel Moreno RBI hit. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. singled ahead of the homer, while Teoscar Hernández robbed Corbin Carroll of a leadoff double. Mookie Betts added a sixth-inning double, but Will Smith’s late homer attempt fell short. Dodgers bullpen delivered 3 2/3 scoreless innings, and Glasnow is set to face Rodriguez next.

Gallen’s performance was a quiet gem after an early wild spell, and Arizona benefited from timely hits while Snell received little run support. The game underscored fantasy angles around Arizona’s multi-hitter production and Los Angeles’ top-line stars, with the next matchup highlighting Glasnow against Rodriguez as a potential pivot in weekly rosters.