Daily Waiver Report — Wednesday, September 30, 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 final week of your fantasy season. The wire is thin this time of year, but today's scan surfaced three legitimate adds and a deep watch list worth monitoring as playoff matchups lock in.

Today's Top Adds

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

Cronenworth's bat has exploded over the past week: .348 AVG, 2 HR, and that .468 wOBA against a pedestrian .276 mark over the prior 30 days. His strikeout rate has plummeted from 21.0% to 16.0% in the same window, meaning the contact quality is sustainable, not fluky. Multi-position eligibility makes him a plug-and-play asset across your infield. At 12% ownership — even with a 6-point surge over seven days — you still have time, but not much. This is the top add of the morning.

Henry Bolte (OF, ATH) — 42% Owned

Bolte's profile over the last seven days is the kind of thing you chase in September: .348 AVG, .404 wOBA, 91.4 mph exit velocity, and 63.3% hard-hit rate. The strikeout rate cratering from 30.5% to 18.5% is the real headline — that's a 12-point drop that aligns with his improved walk rate (11.1%) and suggests a genuine approach adjustment, not just good luck. He's already at 42% ownership, so if he's on your wire, someone in your league is asleep. Grab him.

Agustín Ramírez (C, MIA) — 30% Owned

Ramírez is hitting .438 with a .490 wOBA and 96.3 mph average exit velocity over the past week. That EV number is elite and backs up the surface stats. His strikeout rate has ticked down from 28.6% to 23.5%, and his 52.1% hard-hit rate confirms he's squaring balls up consistently. Catcher is a wasteland in most formats, and at 30% ownership with zero movement in the last seven days, most leagues haven't noticed. That changes today.

Watch List

Francisco Alvarez (C, NYM) — 16% Owned

Alvarez is flashing a .444 wOBA and .400 AVG over his last five games with his strikeout rate dropping from 35.2% to 25.0%. The 92.5 mph exit velocity and 56.7% hard-hit rate suggest real quality contact. At 16% ownership, he's a watch-to-add candidate — one more strong series and he's an instant pickup, especially in two-catcher leagues.

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

Grissom's .468 wOBA and .350 AVG over the last week, with 2 HR and a strikeout rate of just 8.3% (down from 18.2%), make him one of the most intriguing deep-league adds. The 43.1% hard-hit rate and 87.7 mph EV temper enthusiasm slightly — the power may not sustain — but the contact profile and multi-position eligibility keep him squarely on the radar. He's owned in just 3% of leagues.

Abner Uribe (RP, MIL) — 49% Owned

A 41.7% strikeout rate and a -0.23 FIP over the last seven days. Yes, negative FIP. That's obviously unsustainable, but a 15 K/9 clip with a 0.00 ERA means Uribe is dominating right now. If he's still available in your league, he shouldn't be for long — this is watch-list only because of the early signal sample size.

Rico Garcia (RP, BAL) — 24% Owned

Garcia's K rate has jumped from 22.4% to 27.3% and his FIP sits at a strong 1.99, but the 6.67 ERA is a glaring red flag. The underlying strikeout numbers say the results will correct — watch for the ERA to drop before committing a roster spot. His ownership has ticked up 2% in a week, so others are noticing the swing-and-miss uptick.

Lake Bachar (SP/RP, PIT) — 3% Owned

A 31.2% strikeout rate and 1.21 FIP from a 3%-owned arm in Pittsburgh. This is an early signal — only five games of data — but Bachar's K-rate trend (up from 26.8% over 30 days) is moving in the right direction. Deep-league stash only for now.

Nathan Lukes (OF, TOR) — 3% Owned

Lukes has cut his strikeout rate to 4.5% (from 12.1%) while bumping his walk rate to 9.1%. The 91.3 mph exit velocity and 61.7% hard-hit rate show he's doing real damage on contact. The .303 wOBA lacks power upside, but a .316 average with that contact profile has value in deeper formats.

Dedniel Núñez (RP, NYM) — 1% Owned

A 0.00 ERA and 30.0% K rate with a 1.28 FIP over his last five appearances. Virtually invisible at 1% ownership. Worth monitoring if the Mets expand his role down the stretch.

Stream of the Day

No streaming-specific signals were detected today. With the regular season winding down, matchup-based streamers are harder to isolate. If you need an arm this week, Lake Bachar's 1.21 FIP and 31.2% K rate make him the closest thing to a streaming dart throw on today's board — but proceed with caution given the limited sample. Check back tomorrow for fresh streaming targets.

Ownership Movers

  • Jake Cronenworth (12%, +6% 7d) — The biggest mover on the wire, and for good reason. A .468 wOBA with declining strikeouts justifies every bit of the ownership surge. This is still early — 12% is far too low for his current production.
  • Rico Garcia (24%, +2% 7d) — Modest rise backed by a strong 1.99 FIP and rising K rate. The 6.67 ERA is keeping people cautious, but the smart money is following the peripherals, not the results.
  • Henry Bolte (42%, +0% 7d) — Flat ownership despite a monster week. This is your edge — the data says add, and the market hasn't reacted yet.
  • Agustín Ramírez (30%, +0% 7d) — A .490 wOBA and 96.3 mph EV with zero ownership movement is the definition of an inefficiency. Act before your leaguemates do.
  • Francisco Alvarez (16%, +0% 7d) — Stagnant ownership despite a .444 wOBA week. The 35.2%-to-25.0% strikeout rate improvement is real. This could move fast once it hits mainstream radar.

Quick Hits

  • Agustín Ramírez's 96.3 mph exit velocity is the highest among all players flagged today — and it's not close. Henry Bolte is next at 91.4 mph. That EV gap signals Ramírez's power is backed by elite bat speed, not just favorable matchups.
  • Abner Uribe's -0.23 FIP is mathematically absurd and won't last, but a 41.7% strikeout rate over a week — up from 33.3% over 30 days — shows a reliever who is genuinely unhittable right now. Championship-week weapon.
  • Nathan Lukes's 4.5% strikeout rate is the lowest among all hitters flagged today. He's not going to win you a league, but in categories formats where batting average matters, a .316 hitter who almost never strikes out has real utility down the stretch.
  • Vaughn Grissom's 8.3% strikeout rate over the past week is a career-best clip. Combined with 1B/2B/3B eligibility and a .468 wOBA, he's the best 3%-owned player on this board.
  • Two catchers — Ramírez (.490 wOBA) and Alvarez (.444 wOBA) — are both flashing top-tier production at the sport's thinnest position. If your backstop has been dragging your lineup, today's your day to fix it.