Week 20 of the 2025 MLB season brings a targeted waiver-wire boost across five standard fantasy categories. Three solid options per category provide a mix of power, speed, and average help for shallow rosters. Key names to grab: Lenyn Sosa, Noelvi Marte and Luis Rengifo bolster Runs; Colson Montgomery, Matt Shaw and Kyle Manzardo supply Home Runs; Spencer Steer, Drake Baldwin and Blaze Alexander drive RBI; Bryson Stott, Andres Giménez and Jakob Marsee add Stolen Bases; Isaac Collins, Ernie Clement and Miguel Andujar push Batting Average. Rostering notes highlight multi-position eligibility and recent August upticks, making these plays viable streamers with strong rest-of-season upside.

These adds come with context: many carry at 35-50% ownership and are stepping into lineups with daily playing time or versatile infield/OF roles. Use them to shore up depth in counting stats while balancing risk in shallow leagues. The list emphasizes players with hot months and clear paths to plate appearance, elevating the chance of contributing across Weeks 20 and beyond.

The Texas Rangers are grappling with their bullpen management after Robert Garcia's recent struggles, including a blown save against the Seattle Mariners. Manager Bruce Bochy's attempt to find a 'soft spot' for Garcia's reintegration has not panned out as expected. In a pivotal game against the New York Yankees, Garcia surrendered a crucial homer to Paul Goldschmidt, further complicating the Rangers' closing situation.

With Garcia's performance diminishing—having allowed three homers in just 1.1 innings—questions arise about shifting to a closer-by-committee approach. The Rangers, who faced command issues with starter Jack Leiter, missed an opportunity to secure the American League's Wild Card spot. Notably, Adolis García had a disappointing outing that included stranding multiple runners, highlighting the team's offensive inconsistencies.

The Houston Astros have traded former top prospect Forrest Whitley to the Tampa Bay Rays after designating him for assignment. This marks the end of Whitley’s time with Houston, where he was once heralded as the best pitching prospect in baseball before injuries hindered his development. Since being drafted in 2016, he has struggled with injuries, including Tommy John surgery and multiple stints on the injured list.

Whitley made his major league debut last season but has been unable to find success, posting an 8.44 ERA in limited appearances. Despite his poor performance, Astros manager Joe Espada believes Whitley still possesses significant potential and can benefit from this change, allowing him to reset and hopefully reclaim his status as a top-tier pitcher.

Forrest Whitley, once regarded as a top pitching prospect for the Houston Astros, has been designated for assignment, marking a potentially pivotal moment in his career. After being drafted in the first round in 2016, Whitley has struggled through a series of injuries and performance issues that have limited his impact in the majors, leading to a disappointing 12.27 ERA in just five appearances this season.

After starting the year on the injured list due to a knee injury, Whitley made a brief return but was unable to secure a consistent role. The Astros are now faced with the decision of whether to trade him or risk losing him on waivers. With his minor-league options exhausted, any team that claims him would need to place him on their active roster, making him an intriguing option for those looking to bolster their bullpen.

The Texas Rangers faced a setback with outfielder Evan Carter being placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right quad strain, effective retroactively from May 17. In his brief stint since returning to the majors, Carter managed a lackluster .182 batting average with only one home run and three RBIs over 11 games. Meanwhile, Kevin Pillar is back in action after recovering from a back strain, rejoining the lineup.

The Rangers also shuffled their pitching staff, sending right-hander Cole Winn to Triple-A Round Rock while calling up Caleb Boushley. These moves come as the team seeks to improve on its performances and maintain competitiveness as the season progresses.