The San Francisco Giants fell short of a postseason bid and pivoted to a leadership overhaul, with Buster Posey announcing a change at the top managerial level after a disappointing finish.

Dodgers 2, Giants 1: Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered 5 1/3 scoreless innings but walked a career-high six as LA leaned on a bullpen that finally answered the bell. Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen both had command hiccups, yet the long relief frame held, fueling a three-game NL West lead. Freeman and Ohtani supplied the decisive run support in a grind-it-out win.

Meanwhile, Roki Sasaki flashed premium stuff in Tacoma and could rejoin the big club next week, adding a potential postseason weapon. LA’s bullpen confidence is growing at the right time, with Brock Stewart nearing return and Treinen finding a spark when it mattered most.

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.