Daily Waiver Report — Friday, September 25, 2026

Jake Cronenworth is sitting at 12% ownership with a .468 wOBA over the last seven days — that's a 192-point jump from his 30-day mark, and he needs to be rostered everywhere before the weekend. We're deep into September, rosters are expanding, and the waiver wire is thinning out. Today's scan surfaced 10 rising signals, three of which demand immediate action. Let's get to it.

Today's Top Adds

Jake Cronenworth (1B/2B/SS, SD) — 12% Owned

Cronenworth's seven-day slash is absurd: .348 AVG, 2 HR, and that .468 wOBA against a pedestrian .276 over the prior 30 days. The strikeout rate has cratered from 21.0% to 16.0%, suggesting a real approach adjustment rather than lucky batted balls. The multi-position eligibility alone makes him a roster construction weapon down the stretch, and at 12% ownership — even with a 6-point surge this week — you're still ahead of the curve. Across 25 plate appearances in five games, this is a legitimate sample. Add now before he's gone in competitive leagues by Monday morning.

Henry Bolte (OF, ATH) — 42% Owned

Bolte's profile this week is everything you want from a young outfielder breaking out: .348 AVG, .404 wOBA, 91.4 mph average exit velocity, and a 63.3% hard-hit rate. The most compelling number? His strikeout rate has been slashed nearly in half — 18.5% over the last seven days versus 30.5% over 30 days. That's not a small-sample fluke at 27 plate appearances; that's a hitter who's started recognizing pitches. The walk rate held steady at 11.1%, so he's not simply being passive. At 42% ownership, he's available in more leagues than he should be.

Agustín Ramírez (C, MIA) — 30% Owned

The catcher position is a wasteland, which makes Ramírez's week even more striking: .438 AVG, 1 HR, .490 wOBA, and a 96.3 mph average exit velocity — the hardest-hitting player on today's entire report. His wOBA jumped from .304 to .490 in seven days, and his strikeout rate dipped from 28.6% to 23.5%. At 30% ownership with zero movement, the market hasn't caught up yet. If you're streaming catchers or stuck with a replacement-level backstop, Ramírez is your move.

Watch List

Francisco Alvarez (C, NYM) — 16% Owned

Alvarez is flashing the talent that made him a top prospect: .400 AVG, .444 wOBA, 92.5 mph EV, and a strikeout rate that dropped from 35.2% to 25.0% in a week. At 20 plate appearances across five games, he's getting consistent run. If the K-rate stays under 28% for another week, he becomes an add.

Abner Uribe (RP, MIL) — 49% Owned

A 41.7% strikeout rate and a -0.23 FIP over the last seven days. Yes, negative FIP. He posted a 0.00 ERA with 15 K/9. At 49% ownership, he's borderline rostered, but if he's somehow free in your league, don't wait for another dominant week to confirm what the numbers are screaming.

Vaughn Grissom (1B/2B/3B, LAA) — 3% Owned

Grissom's .468 wOBA and 8.3% strikeout rate over 24 plate appearances are eye-catching, and the multi-position eligibility adds flexibility. The 43.1% hard-hit rate tempers enthusiasm — the results are outpacing the contact quality. Monitor for another week to see if the power (2 HR) is sustainable.

Rico Garcia (RP, BAL) — 24% Owned

The 6.67 ERA is ugly, but the underlying metrics tell a different story: 1.99 FIP, 27.3% K-rate (up from 22.4% over 30 days), and 10 K/9. Garcia's results should normalize toward that FIP if the strikeout gains hold. Ownership is already ticking up (+2%), so this could move fast.

Lake Bachar (SP/RP, PIT) — 3% Owned

A 31.2% strikeout rate and 1.21 FIP in an early five-game sample. Bachar is nearly anonymous at 3% ownership. The dual eligibility adds value in leagues that count holds. Worth a speculative stash if you have the roster flexibility.

Nathan Lukes (OF, TOR) — 3% Owned

Lukes is making contact at an elite rate — a 4.5% strikeout rate over 22 plate appearances with a 61.7% hard-hit rate and 91.3 mph EV. The .303 wOBA doesn't pop, but the underlying quality of contact suggests better results are coming if the playing time holds.

Dedniel Núñez (RP, NYM) — 1% Owned

A 0.00 ERA with a 30.0% K-rate and 1.28 FIP across five appearances. At 1% ownership, he's essentially free. The K/9 (8.18) is solid but not dominant — the FIP suggests he's pitching efficiently rather than overpowering hitters. Deep-league add only for now.

Stream of the Day

No streaming-specific signals emerged from today's data — the algorithm didn't flag any two-start pitchers or favorable matchup stacks worth chasing. If you need a short-term arm, Lake Bachar's 1.21 FIP and 31.2% K-rate make him the closest thing to a streaming play on today's board, though it's a speculative dart throw at 3% ownership. Check back tomorrow for updated streaming options.

Ownership Movers

  • Jake Cronenworth (12%, +6% in 7 days) — The biggest mover on the board, and the data fully backs it. A .468 wOBA with declining strikeouts means this isn't just name recognition driving adds. The move is justified and probably still too slow.
  • Rico Garcia (24%, +2% in 7 days) — A modest climb, warranted by the 1.99 FIP underneath that bloated ERA. Smart managers are buying the process over the results.
  • Henry Bolte (42%, +0% in 7 days) — Flat ownership despite a monster week is surprising. The 63.3% hard-hit rate and collapsing K-rate should be driving more adds. Market inefficiency.
  • Agustín Ramírez (30%, +0% in 7 days) — Zero movement for a catcher posting a .490 wOBA and 96.3 mph exit velocity. Positional scarcity alone should be pushing this number higher.
  • Francisco Alvarez (16%, +0% in 7 days) — Still sitting at 16% despite a 10-point K-rate improvement and .444 wOBA. The Mets pedigree should accelerate adds once word gets out.

Quick Hits

  • Agustín Ramírez's 96.3 mph average exit velocity is the highest among all players flagged today — and it's not close. Francisco Alvarez is next at 92.5 mph. If you're chasing power upside at catcher, Ramírez is the play.
  • Abner Uribe's -0.23 FIP is not a typo. Over his last five appearances, he was essentially unhittable. A 41.7% K-rate from a reliever is closer-worthy usage in any format.
  • Nathan Lukes posted a 4.5% strikeout rate this week — the lowest on today's report by a wide margin. Combined with 61.7% hard-hit quality and a 9.1% walk rate (up from 5.1%), he's crafting at-bats like a veteran despite sitting at just 3% owned.
  • Two players on today's board posted identical .468 wOBAs over seven days: Jake Cronenworth and Vaughn Grissom. Cronenworth's comes with an 87.4 mph EV; Grissom's with 87.7 mph. Similar contact profiles, vastly different ownership (12% vs 3%). Grissom's multi-positional eligibility at 1B/2B/3B makes him a sneaky deep-league grab.
  • The catcher position produced two of today's three "Add Now" or borderline signals (Agustín Ramírez and Francisco Alvarez). In a year where backstops have been unplayable, both posting wOBAs above .440 in the same week is worth your attention — even if you're set at the position, the trade value is real heading into playoffs.