Daily Waiver Report — Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Tim Tawa is slashing at a .396 wOBA over the past week while striking out just 8.0% of the time — down from 22.2% over the prior 30 days — and he's still sitting at 17% ownership. If you need a multi-position bat with a pulse, this is your move before the window shuts. Ten rising signals hit our radar in the past 24 hours, and the names below range from screaming adds to intriguing stashes. Let's get into it.

Today's Top Adds

Tim Tawa (1B/2B/3B/OF, AZ) — 17% owned (+7% over 7 days)

The multi-positional eligibility alone makes Tawa worth a look, but the underlying numbers demand action. His 7-day wOBA of .396 is a massive spike from his .304 mark over 30 days, powered by a .348 average, a homer, and a walk rate that's climbed to 8.0% from 5.6%. The real headline is the strikeout rate collapse — from 22.2% to 8.0%. That's not a fluke contact binge; that's a hitter who's made a mechanical or approach adjustment and is putting the barrel on the ball. With 25 plate appearances over the last week confirming consistent playing time and ownership surging 7 points, this is a shrinking window. Add now in all formats.

Henry Bolte (OF, ATH) — 11% owned (+4% over 7 days)

Bolte is the toolsy Athletics outfielder who's starting to put tools into production. A .382 wOBA over the last seven days, a .357 average, and a walk rate that's nearly doubled — 15.2% versus 8.0% over 30 days — tell the story of a hitter whose plate discipline is catching up to his raw ability. He's logged 33 plate appearances in the past week, so the playing time is real and not cherry-picked. The strikeout rate has ticked down to 24.2% from 25.7%, modest but directionally correct. At 11% ownership and climbing fast, Bolte has breakout upside in deeper leagues and is a strong speculative add in standard formats.

Jakob Marsee (OF, MIA) — 46% owned

Marsee is the most-owned name on this list for good reason: he keeps producing. His 7-day wOBA of .424 is up from an already-strong .377 over 30 days, driven by elite plate discipline — a 25.0% walk rate and a 12.5% strikeout rate over the past week. The .235 average might scare off surface-level readers, but that walk rate is fueling an absurd OBP, and the homer shows he isn't just taking pitches. With 24 plate appearances confirming everyday status, Marsee is a must-roster in all leagues. If he's somehow still on your wire, fix that immediately.

Watch List

Brett Baty (1B/2B/3B/OF, NYM) — 3% owned

The former top prospect is flashing life with a .410 wOBA over the past week, up sharply from .259 over 30 days. The strikeout rate plummeting from 30.8% to 11.1% is the number to watch — if that holds for another week, Baty becomes a priority add given his multi-position eligibility and lineup spot in Queens.

Erik Miller (RP, BOS) — 4% owned

Miller posted a 0.00 ERA and 13.5 K/9 over the past week with a 1.60 FIP and a 35.3% strikeout rate. Early signal, but the stuff is elite. Monitor for saves or high-leverage usage — if the role solidifies, he's a priority reliever add.

Brandon Valenzuela (C/1B, TOR) — 2% owned

The catching-eligible Valenzuela has a .405 wOBA over the past seven days, up from .284 over 30. His strikeout rate has dropped from 33.3% to 20.0%. Catcher is shallow enough that a sustained hot streak makes him instantly rosterable — give it a few more games.

Tristan Peters (OF, CWS) — 4% owned

Three homers in the last week with a .415 wOBA and 25 plate appearances of consistent playing time. The power is new — his 30-day wOBA was .309 — so the question is whether this is a real breakout or a hot week. The strikeout rate barely moved (20.0% vs 21.2%), which suggests the power isn't coming from a swing-and-miss approach change. Worth watching closely.

Heriberto Hernández (OF, MIA) — 8% owned

Hernández's strikeout rate dropping from 33.0% to 20.0% is the most dramatic contact improvement on today's list. Pair that with a rising walk rate (16.0% vs 12.3%) and a .381 wOBA, and you've got a hitter who may have unlocked a new level of plate discipline. The 25 PA confirm he's playing every day.

Rico Garcia (RP, BAL) — 15% owned

A 1.10 FIP and 30.0% strikeout rate over the past week — up from 23.3% over 30 days — with a 0.00 ERA. The Orioles bullpen is a high-leverage environment, and Garcia's stuff is playing. Keep an eye on usage patterns this week.

Kyle Isbel (OF, KC) — 1% owned

A .438 wOBA with two homers and a .333 average over the past seven days is eye-catching, especially against a 30-day wOBA of just .285. The strikeout rate dipped from 19.6% to 16.7%. At 1% ownership, there's zero risk in stashing him to see if this is the start of something real.

Stream of the Day

No streaming-specific signals emerged from today's data — no spot starters or matchup-driven pitching plays hit our thresholds. Check back tomorrow for updated streaming recommendations. In the meantime, if you need bullpen help, Erik Miller's 0.00 ERA and 13.5 K/9 make him a strong short-term ratios play even without a defined role.

Ownership Movers

  • Tim Tawa (AZ): 17% (+7% over 7 days) — Surging and completely justified. The strikeout rate collapse from 22.2% to 8.0% isn't noise. Buy before he hits 30%.
  • Henry Bolte (ATH): 11% (+4% over 7 days) — Rising fast with the walk rate spike to back it up. The adds are warranted, though temper expectations slightly given the .382 wOBA isn't yet elite.
  • Jakob Marsee (MIA): 46% — Already the most-owned name on the report and the ownership is justified by a .424 wOBA and elite plate discipline. He should be higher.
  • Brett Baty (NYM): 3% — Flat ownership despite a monster week. The market hasn't caught up yet. This is your informational edge.
  • Erik Miller (BOS): 4% — The ratios are absurd but it's still an early signal. The low ownership is reasonable for now; the 35.3% K rate could change that quickly.

Quick Hits

  • Tristan Peters launched 3 homers in the past week with a .415 wOBA despite a modest .261 average — a classic power-over-average profile that suggests real game power, not batting average luck inflating his line.
  • Jakob Marsee's 25.0% walk rate over the last seven days is the highest on today's entire report. His .235 average is irrelevant when you're reaching base at that clip — OBP leagues should treat him as a top-50 outfielder right now.
  • Brandon Valenzuela's 13-point drop in strikeout rate (33.3% to 20.0%) is the largest among position players on the Watch List. Catcher-eligible hitters with that kind of approach improvement don't stay on waivers long.
  • Brett Baty went from a 30.8% strikeout rate over 30 days to 11.1% over the past week — a nearly 20-point drop. Combined with a .375 average and .410 wOBA, this is the most dramatic offensive transformation on the board. The 3% ownership screams opportunity.
  • Both Boston's Erik Miller (1.60 FIP) and Baltimore's Rico Garcia (1.10 FIP) are posting sub-2.00 FIPs with elevated strikeout rates, yet neither exceeds 15% ownership. Reliever adds are boring until they're not — and saves have a way of finding dominant arms.