Week 25 of 2025 centers on late-season waiver wire boosts for five categories: Runs, Home Runs, RBI, Stolen Bases, and Batting Average. The featured hitters bring multi-positional eligibility and hot streaks to the table, offering powerful sprint-to-points options for fantasy managers chasing a final push. Expect rostership shifts and pinch-ship opportunities as rosters tighten and playoff berths loom, with the emphasis on players delivering steady counting stats plus occasional speed.

Key pickups include Daylen Lile’s extended Nationals run, Bader and Marsh fueling Philadelphia’s late-season surge, Burger’s Rangers power, Sal Stewart and Kody Clemens offering versatility and pop, and Addison Barger’s continued two-way value. Add in Josh Bell, Patrick Bailey, Jose Caballero, Caleb Durbin, Mickey Moniak, and Gabriel Moreno for depth and upside across positions. The guide blends power, speed, and flexibility for those final daily lineups.

Toronto holds a four-game lead in the AL East and can treat September as a playoff tune-up. Bo Bichette’s health is the top priority, while Anthony Santander returns from a shoulder rehab and could slot in as outfielder or DH if he hits early. If Santander struggles, his role may shrink to pinch-hitting in October. Jeff Hoffman must reign in his workload to stay sharp for the tight games ahead.

The playoff rotation is unsettled: Gausman and Bieber are the favorites for Games 1–2, with Bassitt, Scherzer, Berríos and rookie Yesavage in the mix for the remaining spots. Lefty depth options (Little, Fluharty, Lauer) will be tested for tough matchups. Securing home-field advantage remains a priority as Detroit trails by several games for the best record.

Tampa Bay edged Toronto 2-1 behind seven strong innings from Ian Seymour and a late rally led by rookies Carson Williams and Chandler Simpson. Simpson also robbed Alejandro Kirk of a homer, underscoring the Rays' defensive edge as they chase clarity for 2026 rotation roles amid a tight late-season stretch. With playoff odds fading, Tampa Bay is mapping out roster and rotation depth for next year while closing out the Jays series with a clear focus on development and value.

Toronto’s playoff path stays unchanged: the Blue Jays still need three wins to clinch a playoff berth, and six to secure the AL East. A Tigers loss nudges the idle magic number for clinching the AL’s best record to six, preserving Toronto’s leverage in the standings. With a four-game cushion over Detroit and New York and tiebreakers in hand, the Jays enter a 10-game closing stretch with a strong shot at home-field advantage and a clear route to the postseason.

Meanwhile, the night’s results tightened the AL race: the Yankees beat Minnesota to keep pace, while Cleveland shut out Detroit and Tampa Bay’s visit kept Toronto under pressure. The combination of these outcomes shapes bullpen usage, rest days, and lineup decisions as Toronto chases both a top seed and the peace of mind that comes with clinching ahead of the wild-card scrum.

Fantasy and betting angles hinge on Toronto’s ability to preserve rotation integrity while safeguarding rest for key arms. If the Jays maintain their lead, expect a pragmatic approach to the late-season slate, prioritizing wins over pure upside and leaning into the bullpen depth that has carried them this far.