10 names to add this weekend that can tilt fantasy baseball playoff outcomes, led by Brandon Fott and Parker Meadows. The guide leans into streaming mindset with a mix of ugly-at-first pitchers and power-hitting additions designed to push points and wins in the final stretch.

Key pitchers include Slade Cecconi, JT Ginn, and Michael Lorenzen, with matchup-based upside and risk management in play. On the hitting side, Tyler Stevenson, Ivan Herrera, Josh Bell, and Parker Meadows bring power and run production at catcher and corner spots, offering multi-category boosts even in shallow leagues.

Ownership, park factors, and start timing drive the plan as the host maps starts and forecasts, delivering a standalone weekend strategy that stands apart from the usual lineups.

Week one of fantasy baseball playoffs hinges on hot hands and smart streaming. Parker Messick leads Cleveland’s plan with two favorable starts, opening the door for a quick-season boost. Luis Morales of Oakland boosts the streamer pool with a high-velocity heater and improving control, while Emmet Shehan in Los Angeles brings a strong pedigree and a high strikeout ceiling. Noelvi Marte anchors Cincinnati’s lineup with home-friendly upside, and Josh Young heats up for Texas alongside Josh Young’s run of quality pumps.

Jorge Palanco stabilizes middle-infield depth, and Jeremiah Jackson provides a dart-throw hot streak for Baltimore. Abner Uribe and Shawn Armstrong shape saves in a week where every bullpen move matters. The approach centers on chasing hot starts and pairing matchups to maximize weekly scoring.

September call-ups loom as fantasy rosters inch toward playoffs, offering a slate of potential difference-makers who can swing weekly outcomes. In the spotlight: Jordan Lawlar, Jacob Wilson and Jasson Domínguez, each positioned to contribute early with big minors pedigree and the right developmental timing. The window is tight; owners should pounce on hot starts, especially when streaming for short-term boosts in runs, RBIs and power.

Lawlar, 23rd overall prospect, has a 319/.319 line across 229 minor at-bats with 50 runs, 21 doubles, 5 triples, 10 homers and 46 RBIs plus 19 steals. Wilson ranks at .312 with 46 runs, 17 doubles, 10 homers and 78 RBIs across 369 at-bats, offering multi-position value. Domínguez, the high-profile call-up archetype, has shown the ability to swing a season—his early impact is a reminder to chase up-front bets rather than late waiver adds.

Other immediate-need names show upside too: Chase Burns could carve a relief-to-spot-start path for Cincinnati, Kyle Bradish might return with a sharp boost for Baltimore, and Mick Abel offers fantasy-friendly peripherals if Philadelphia leans on him down the stretch. The strategy: stash the high-upside rookies, stream when matchups align, and ride the breakout weeks without overpaying for expected stumbles.