10 names to add this weekend that can tilt fantasy baseball playoff outcomes, led by Brandon Fott and Parker Meadows. The guide leans into streaming mindset with a mix of ugly-at-first pitchers and power-hitting additions designed to push points and wins in the final stretch.

Key pitchers include Slade Cecconi, JT Ginn, and Michael Lorenzen, with matchup-based upside and risk management in play. On the hitting side, Tyler Stevenson, Ivan Herrera, Josh Bell, and Parker Meadows bring power and run production at catcher and corner spots, offering multi-category boosts even in shallow leagues.

Ownership, park factors, and start timing drive the plan as the host maps starts and forecasts, delivering a standalone weekend strategy that stands apart from the usual lineups.

September rosters expanded to 28, and a flurry of callups and debuts reshapes fantasy value for the final month. Jordan Lawlar and Sal Stewart headline the prospects promoted by Arizona and Cincinnati, while Kevin Alcántara and George Valera are newly in-season fixtures with Cubs and Guardians. Payton Tolley and Jonah Tong delivered electric debuts for the Pirates and Mets rivalry week, and Sandy Alcantara is back to the form that boosted fantasy rosters all season. The Mets ride Juan Soto’s torrid stretch as their offense surges, and rosters churn continues with more rookies joining the mix as teams chase playoff spots.

Promoted hitters and pitchers mix with injury notes and bullpen shuffles, adding depth but also risk for fantasy owners. Masyn Winn’s health and return to action for St. Louis, plus Drew Gilbert's fresh look with the Giants, spotlight the evolving landscape of September value. The waiver wire stays active as veterans and rookies alike push for at-bats, with Cal Raleigh and other backstops offering streaming potential in deeper formats.

Week one of fantasy baseball playoffs hinges on hot hands and smart streaming. Parker Messick leads Cleveland’s plan with two favorable starts, opening the door for a quick-season boost. Luis Morales of Oakland boosts the streamer pool with a high-velocity heater and improving control, while Emmet Shehan in Los Angeles brings a strong pedigree and a high strikeout ceiling. Noelvi Marte anchors Cincinnati’s lineup with home-friendly upside, and Josh Young heats up for Texas alongside Josh Young’s run of quality pumps.

Jorge Palanco stabilizes middle-infield depth, and Jeremiah Jackson provides a dart-throw hot streak for Baltimore. Abner Uribe and Shawn Armstrong shape saves in a week where every bullpen move matters. The approach centers on chasing hot starts and pairing matchups to maximize weekly scoring.