Looking to strengthen your fantasy baseball roster this week? Two high-upside starting pitchers and a catcher with untapped power potential headline our latest waiver wire recommendations. These players could provide the edge you need to climb your league standings.
Logan Henderson (SP, Milwaukee Brewers) – 24% rostered in Yahoo leagues
Henderson's path to the big leagues has been a rocky one. After elbow inflammation ended his 2025 season and kept him from making the Brewers' Opening Day roster, he's finally getting a real shot. He made a brief two-inning spot start early in the season but was mostly limited to three-inning outings in Triple-A. That changed last week when he was allowed to stretch out to five innings in his final minor league appearance. The Brewers promptly called him up to replace Brandon Woodruff in the rotation, and Henderson delivered—six innings, two runs, and eight strikeouts against the Nationals on Sunday.
Henderson doesn't blow batters away with elite velocity, but he knows how to pitch. His 91-95 mph fastball plays up because he hits his spots, and his changeup is an excellent put-away pitch. He's also been using a high-80s cutter more frequently this season. If he stays healthy, he profiles as a solid No. 3 starter—exactly the kind of arm who can provide strong strikeout rates and a clean WHIP for mixed leagues.
The big question mark is health. Henderson has never thrown more than 103 innings in a professional season, and those back-to-back elbow issues are concerning. But remember: we're talking about a free pickup, not a long-term commitment. As long as he's in the Brewers' rotation, he needs to be on your roster.
Gabriel Moreno (C, Arizona Diamondbacks) – trending upward at the plate
At age 25 last season, Moreno looked like he was developing into one of the game's best catchers for average and on-base percentage. This year, however, he appears to be chasing power. His bat speed is noticeably quicker, but so are his strikeout numbers. So far, the trade-off hasn't paid off—he has just one home run. Still, for fantasy managers willing to bet on the power surge coming, Moreno is a catcher with a high ceiling who could break out at any moment.
Jared Jones (SP, Pittsburgh Pirates) – electric stuff, available in many leagues
Jones has been turning heads with his explosive arsenal. His fastball sits in the upper 90s, and his slider is a swing-and-miss weapon. While command can be inconsistent at times, the strikeout upside is undeniable. In deeper leagues, he's a must-add for managers looking to bolster their rotation with a high-ceiling arm. Keep an eye on his pitch counts as the Pirates manage his workload, but when he's on, he can dominate any lineup.
Whether you're chasing strikeouts, batting average, or power, these three players offer different paths to improving your squad. Don't wait—waiver wire opportunities like this don't last long.