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Waiver Wire Wonders

Prospects Live June 7, 2026

In some leagues, especially those that don’t have a dedicated Injured List available, it’s an accomplishment to even have choices on your bench. Important decisions have to be made, and no one said it would be easy. The problem is that you aren’t the only one. Some weeks will be more difficult than others. That’s also the case because decisions must be made about earlier-season disappointments. Some might be available on the waiver wire, but do you strike? With the exception of players who are hot, emerging, or both, is the waiver wire option better than what’s currently on your roster? Let’s take a look at some players to consider.

Please note that all statistics are entering play on Saturday, 6/06.

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Hitters – 12 Team Leagues

These players should be available in greater than 50% of most leagues.

Lars Nootbar, OF, St. Louis Cardinals

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When a player begins the season on the Injured List, it generally means they get forgotten about in many redraft and shallower leagues. When they return to action, though, that represents a buying opportunity. While Nootbar isn’t expected to be a true difference maker, the outfielder deserves our attention and can be a solid contributor. Last season, Nootbar hit .234 with 13 home runs and 48 RBI, seemingly leaving us wanting more. In his first game of the season on Friday, Nootbar got off to a strong start with two hits, a double, an RBI, and a run scored. After a home run on Saturday, he appears to be in mid-season form as he looks to build on his 10.2% barrel rate and 50% hard hit rate. Don’t expect a lot, but he should start on a lot of teams.

Edwin Arroyo, SS, Cincinnati Reds

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While the injury to Elly De La Cruz forced the Reds’ hand, Arroyo was deserving of a promotion. To begin the season, Arroyo showed that he could be a complete offensive player with a .323 average, 11 home runs, and nine stolen bases. Previously, Arroyo never hit more than 14 home runs in a season, and with a .240 ISO, he was on pace to surpass that with ease. After missing the 2024 season, Arroyo returned without issue and hit .284 at Double-A. The problem is that Arroyo had just three home runs in 120 games while stealing 12 bases. This year, his power has returned, and he has remained a stolen-base threat. Arroyo has also been playing second base, which should help from an eligibility standpoint. Cincinnati didn’t promote Arroyo not to play him, and he can make a difference in the middle infield. At the very least, the stolen bases have value.

Noelvi Marte, 3B/OF, Cincinnati Reds

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Yes, we are going with another Reds’ hitter, but Marte is too talented to ignore. Following the struggles of TJ Friedl, who was demoted, Marte earned the promotion after a rough start to the season. In 13 games, Marte is hitting .152 without an RBI, but he was tearing things up in Triple-A. Marte hit .369 in 40 games with eight home runs and nine stolen bases to go along with 27 RBI and 31 runs scored. Now, can Marte keep it going after he hit .263 in 90 games last year with 14 home runs, 51 RBI, and 10 stolen bases? The talent is there, but Marte does need to find consistency.

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