Manny Machado powered the Padres past the Mets with a bases-loaded grand slam off David Peterson, a pivotal 7-4 win that deepens San Diego’s wild-card push and narrows the gap to the Dodgers in the NL West. The inning featured Luis Arraez’s bunt single and Tatis Jr.’s walk to set the table, while Cronenworth was HBP and helped trigger the surge. A baserunning blunder by Elias Díaz barely dented SD’s cushion. Padres manager Mike Shildt praised Machado’s calm, clutch approach in a pressure-packed moment.

The victory preserves San Diego’s momentum as October looms, keeps them two games back in the West, and five games ahead for the second wild-card spot, while New York remains in the thick of the crowded NL standings. The scene underscored the kind of day that fantasy managers circle: big blasts, smart at-bats, and high-leverage opportunities that can swing a playoff race.

Week 25 of 2025 centers on late-season waiver wire boosts for five categories: Runs, Home Runs, RBI, Stolen Bases, and Batting Average. The featured hitters bring multi-positional eligibility and hot streaks to the table, offering powerful sprint-to-points options for fantasy managers chasing a final push. Expect rostership shifts and pinch-ship opportunities as rosters tighten and playoff berths loom, with the emphasis on players delivering steady counting stats plus occasional speed.

Key pickups include Daylen Lile’s extended Nationals run, Bader and Marsh fueling Philadelphia’s late-season surge, Burger’s Rangers power, Sal Stewart and Kody Clemens offering versatility and pop, and Addison Barger’s continued two-way value. Add in Josh Bell, Patrick Bailey, Jose Caballero, Caleb Durbin, Mickey Moniak, and Gabriel Moreno for depth and upside across positions. The guide blends power, speed, and flexibility for those final daily lineups.