Four sneaky Week 24 waiver adds for fantasy starters: Cade Cavalli, Bryce Elder, Ryne Nelson, and Parker Messick. Cavalli vs Pirates leans on a 20.7% K-rate with a tight 5.9% walk rate and a curve-heavy mix, boosting his streaming appeal. Elder’s slider has sharpened, supporting a solid floor against Houston. Nelson pairs a dominant fastball with control for a favorable date vs Minnesota. Messick’s five-pitch mix offers depth in deeper leagues.

Across the board, these arms blend opportunity with upside, delivering meaningful value in Week 24 and late-season rosters in deeper formats. Track matchups, innings risk, and bullpen usage to optimize starts during the stretch drive.