This week’s fantasy baseball waiver wire highlights key players making a strong case for roster spots. Starting pitcher A.J. Smith-Shawver of the Atlanta Braves is trending after an impressive outing, offering significant upside despite control concerns. Meanwhile, Javier Báez of the Detroit Tigers has shown resurgence with a solid slugging percentage. Tyler Stephenson returns for the Cincinnati Reds, adding depth at catcher, while Gunnar Hoglund looks to establish himself with the Athletics following a debut win. Hyeseong Kim, freshly called up by the Dodgers, is making an immediate impact with speed at the plate.

On the deeper league front, Dane Myers of the Marlins and Daniel Schneeman from the Guardians are making noise with strong offensive performances. Zach Dezenzo is stepping up for the Astros in the absence of Yordan Alvarez. Lastly, Zach Agnos from the Rockies has emerged as a potential closer despite the team's struggles. Make sure to keep an eye on these names as we progress through the season!