As the first half of the 2025 fantasy baseball season wraps up, several under-the-radar players have emerged as waiver wire gems, proving invaluable to fantasy managers. Players like Hunter Goodman, Spencer Torkelson, and Michael Busch have transformed from overlooked assets to key contributors, delivering impressive stats and solidifying their roles in their respective lineups.

Goodman, for instance, has turned out to be a top catcher for the Colorado Rockies, boasting a .280 batting average with 17 home runs. Meanwhile, Torkelson, after a dismal 2024, has rebounded with 21 home runs this season. Busch has also dazzled with a .296 average and 18 home runs.