Connor Norby: Early Signs of Life in Coors After Months of Nothing
Connor Norby has been a serial disappointment on our board — flagged as "deprioritize" in eight consecutive signals dating back to April. But something shifted over the past week, and for the first time since early April, WaiverScout is upgrading him to Watch.
Don't get carried away. This is 27 plate appearances. But the directional change in his profile is worth your attention if you're in a deep league hunting for multi-position eligibility and speed.
What Changed in the Last 7 Days
Norby's 7-day wOBA has jumped to .405, up from .351 over both his 14-day and 30-day windows. He's hitting .333 over the last week with a pair of stolen bases mixed in — the kind of batting average-plus-speed combination that plays in standard formats if it holds.
His strikeout rate ticked down slightly — 25.0% over seven days versus 25.9% over 30 days. That's not a dramatic improvement, and a 25% K-rate is still a concern, but the trend is at least moving in the right direction. Meanwhile, his walk rate sits at 10% over the last week, suggesting he's not simply swinging out of his shoes to produce the uptick in average.
Looking at his recent game log, Norby has collected at least one hit in each of his last five games, going a combined 6-for-16. There's no power to speak of — zero home runs across all available windows — but steady contact and two stolen bases provide a usable floor if the playing time holds.
The Playing Time Question
Norby logged 20 plate appearances over the last seven days, which suggests he's getting regular at-bats in Colorado's lineup. That's the piece that has been missing in previous signals. Consistent playing time at Coors Field is the one variable that could turn a marginal skill set into fantasy-relevant production. The park does the heavy lifting if you can just stay in the lineup.
At 1% roster ownership with stable velocity, nobody is rushing to add him. That's actually the point — if this signal strengthens over another week, you'll want to have been watching. Managers in deeper leagues with Sal Stewart or Royce Lewis on injured reserve should note Norby's 1B/2B/3B eligibility as a flexible fill-in option.
Why We Were Right to Wait — and Why We're Watching Now
WaiverScout has flagged Norby ten times this season. Eight of those were "deprioritize." We weren't interested when the numbers didn't support it, and we won't apologize for that. But intellectual honesty means acknowledging when the data shifts. A .405 wOBA over 20 plate appearances, paired with consistent lineup placement, is the first real signal he's produced all year.
FantasyPros has noted his recent stolen base activity, and Razzball's projections have long identified some platoon upside. Norby has flashed waiver-wire appeal before — he was a popular pickup back in September 2024 — so the talent pedigree isn't zero. The question is whether this version can sustain it.
The Verdict: Watch
Do not add Connor Norby right now. Twenty-seven plate appearances is noise until proven otherwise, the power is nonexistent, and the strikeout rate remains elevated. But early signs suggest he could be emerging as a Coors-boosted utility option with speed upside. Worth monitoring over the next 7-10 days. If the wOBA stays above .380 with another 30+ plate appearances, this becomes an add conversation quickly. For now, put him on your watch list and check back.