Otto Lopez has surged to a .340 over his last 14 games, giving the Marlins another versatile, multi-category contributor as they head toward the fantasy playoffs, especially with a Coors Field trip on tap. Harrison Bader has heated up since joining the Phillies, batting .352/.410/.544 with expanding power at the top of the order. Verlander continues a late-season bump for the Giants, while Tanner Bibee delivered back-to-back quality starts, including a complete game, boosting late-season trust.

Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suárez have cooled in September, threatening middle-infield and corner-depth depth, while Aaron Nola and George Kirby battle inconsistency and tougher matchups. Managers must weigh rest-of-season risk against upside in a tight fantasy race, with several hot names and a few uncertain arms shaping last-week decisions.

Week 24 of 2025 delivers a tight waiver-wire sprint for fantasy MLB managers. Sal Frelick anchors runs with steady multi-category production (10 HR, 19 SB, .294) and strong counting stats, while Daylen Lile and Brandon Marsh offer risers with speed and timely power. Colson Montgomery and Jake Burger headline the HR column, with Austin Hays providing late-season pop. Otto Lopez, Andrew Benintendi, and Luis Torrens are top RBI tools, and Luis Garcia Jr., Caleb Durbin, and Victor Robles supply stolen-base upside. For AVG, Romy Gonzalez, Drew Gilbert, and Chase Meidroth provide varied contact and versatility. Rosters capped at 50%, so these targets can reshape your push for a title in a hurry.

Across the five categories, the piece highlights rostering practicality: Frelick’s blend of speed and runs, Montgomery’s power with a light average, and Burger’s remaining 30-homer ceiling when healthy. Hays stands out as a veteran with seasonal power, while Lopez and Torrens bring hot-streak RBI potential. The trio of AVG pickups—Gonzalez, Gilbert, and Meidroth—adds batting-average depth with September surges. Use these boosters to craft a week-by-week plan and chase a late-season edge.