Daily Waiver Report — Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Sean Burke is striking out 34.8% of batters over the last seven days — double his 30-day rate — with a 0.93 FIP, and he's still sitting at just 22% ownership. If you need one move today, that's the move.

Today's Top Adds

Sean Burke (SP/RP, CWS) — 22% owned (+16% 7d)

Burke's K-rate surge is the headline: 34.8% over seven days against a 17.5% 30-day mark. That's not a small-sample blip propped up by one dominant outing — he logged 6.0 IP in the last week with a 0.93 FIP backing up the results. Ownership has already jumped 16 percentage points in a week, which tells you sharper leagues are moving. This is still an early signal at five games, but the strikeout spike paired with elite run prevention makes him a priority add in all formats before the next start.

Trent Grisham (OF, NYY) — 40% owned

Grisham's ownership has been flat, but his underlying numbers are heating up. His strikeout rate cratered from 17.0% over 30 days to just 7.4% over the last seven, while his wOBA climbed to .334 with a 94.0 mph average exit velocity and 54.6% hard-hit rate. The .217 batting average over the week looks ugly on the surface, but the contact quality and plate discipline trends point toward better results ahead. He's been getting consistent run with 27 PA in the last seven days. In the Yankees lineup, the counting stats will follow the improved approach.

Watch List

Max Meyer (SP, MIA) — 34% owned (+11% 7d)

A 0.00 ERA and 31.8% K-rate over seven days with a 1.53 FIP across 7.0 IP. Ownership is surging for a reason. One more start like this and he moves from Watch to Add — monitor his next outing closely.

Sam Antonacci (2B/3B/OF, CWS) — 8% owned (+3% 7d)

A .435 wOBA with a 12.0% walk rate and .381 average over 25 PA in the last week. The exit velocity (92.0 mph) and hard-hit rate (41.7%) are modest, so the BABIP may be running hot. Worth monitoring whether the plate discipline sustains.

J.P. Crawford (SS, SEA) — 6% owned

Crawford is walking at a 20.7% clip with a .432 wOBA and just a 6.9% strikeout rate over the last seven days. Two homers and a .304 average in 29 PA. The 86 mph exit velocity caps his upside, but the on-base skills are real. Deep-league add candidate now.

Nolan Gorman (2B/3B, STL) — 5% owned

The power is flashing: 73.3% hard-hit rate, 93.9 mph exit velocity, two homers. His strikeout rate is trending in the right direction — down to 22.2% from 25.5% over 30 days. The .240 average suppresses his overall line, but a .317 wOBA with that contact quality in consistent playing time (27 PA) is worth a deep-league stash.

Ben Williamson (2B/3B/SS, TB) — 1% owned

Williamson's strikeout rate plummeted from 21.1% to 7.1% over the last week while his hard-hit rate sat at 63.9% with a 94.6 mph average exit velocity. The .301 wOBA is fine but not exciting — the contact quality underneath it is the real story. Needs more PA to trust.

Blaze Alexander (2B/3B/OF, BAL) — 0% owned

Virtually unowned, but a .361 wOBA with a 66.7% hard-hit rate and 94.6 mph exit velocity over 20 PA is noteworthy. A .368 average over the week will regress, but the quality of contact and Baltimore lineup context make him a name to track in deeper formats.

Bryan Abreu (RP, HOU) — 24% owned

A 36.8% K-rate in the last seven days with a 1.85 FIP and a 2.25 ERA. The strikeout surge (up from 26.9% over 30 days) is significant for a reliever already generating whiffs. Ownership is actually cooling, which means there may be an opening to grab him in leagues where someone recently dropped him.

Reid Detmers (SP/RP, LAA) — 43% owned

Detmers posted a 29.6% K-rate and a ridiculous 0.56 FIP over 6.3 IP in the last week. Ownership is down 4%, meaning managers are selling right as his peripherals are peaking. If he's been dropped in your league, grab him now before the next start corrects the market.

Stream of the Day

No streaming-specific signals were detected today. With no matchup-driven adds surfacing, the best short-term play is Reid Detmers if he's available — a 0.56 FIP and 29.6% K-rate make him a strong one-start option this week regardless of opponent, and his declining ownership means he may be sitting on your wire right now.

Ownership Movers

  • Sean Burke (22%, +16% 7d) — Fully justified. A 0.93 FIP and doubled K-rate is the kind of breakout signal leagues pay attention to. Still underowned relative to the upside.
  • Max Meyer (34%, +11% 7d) — The surge is warranted by a 1.53 FIP and 31.8% K-rate, though the early-signal sample means the floor is uncertain. The ownership move is ahead of itself, but only slightly.
  • Sam Antonacci (8%, +3% 7d) — A modest bump reflecting a massive .435 wOBA week. The walk rate and average look great, but the hard-hit numbers (41.7%) suggest some regression is coming. The ownership move is appropriate — not yet time to sprint.
  • J.P. Crawford (6%, stable) — Ownership hasn't moved despite a .432 wOBA and elite plate discipline. The market is sleeping on this. The low exit velocity is likely the reason, but OBP-league managers should be all over this.
  • Nolan Gorman (5%, stable) — Two homers, a 73.3% hard-hit rate, and 93.9 mph exit velocity at 5% ownership is a disconnect. The strikeout rate is still above 20%, which keeps casual managers away, but the power profile is undeniable.

Quick Hits

  • Bryan Abreu's 36.8% seven-day K-rate translates to a 15.75 K/9 — elite reliever territory — yet his ownership dropped 2% this week. That's a market inefficiency.
  • Ben Williamson's 94.6 mph exit velocity is the highest among today's Watch List position players, tied with Blaze Alexander. Both are at 1% ownership or below.
  • J.P. Crawford's 20.7% walk rate over the last seven days is the highest on today's board. If you play in an OBP or points league, he's a free source of value at 6% owned.
  • Nolan Gorman's 73.3% hard-hit rate leads all hitters in today's report by a wide margin — nearly 10 points above the next closest (Blaze Alexander at 66.7%).
  • Two White Sox players — Sean Burke and Sam Antonacci — headline today's signals. Chicago's roster flexibility is producing waiver-relevant opportunities across positions.