Five bargain hitters are surging for Week 22 waiver pickups: Hayes, McNeil, Teel, Baty, and Nootbaar. Hayes’ move to Cincinnati has boosted his bat with lower ground-ball rates and higher hard contact, flagging him for everyday duty as the Reds chase a postseason spot. McNeil has heated up in the Mets’ productive middle, delivering consistent multi-hit games and RBI. Teel is showing upside behind the White Sox plate, while Baty is finally turning his Mets offense into a reliable contributor. Nootbaar continues to provide top-of-order production for St. Louis. In many leagues these names float on waivers, offering short-term boosts with longer-term upside as August closes out.