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Waiver Wire Wonders

Prospects Live June 14, 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 Friday, 6/11.

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Hitters – 12 Team Leagues

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

Braden Montgomery, OF, Chicago White Sox

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This has to be one of the least surprising things you are going to read all week. Prior to his promotion, Montgomery was hitting .314 with 10 home runs, 41 RBI, and 52 runs scored in 56 minor league games. For good measure, Montgomery also stole five bases. He’s been a quick riser through Chicago’s system after Boston drafted the outfielder 12th overall in 2024 before trading him for Garrett Crochet. Montgomery then wasted no time as he hit a walk-off home run in his first major league game. He then followed that up by doubling twice and scoring a run in his next game. He’s going to bat in the middle of the order for a pleasantly surprising Chicago team, and while there have to be growing pains at some point, there’s a lot to like here as Montgomery has had success while quickly moving through the minor leagues.

Marcus Semien, 2B, New York Mets

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I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t been Semien’s biggest fan this season. However, you also can’t dispute his track record of being an All-Star. In the past seven days, Semien has gone deep twice as he begins to show some power and signs of life. For the season, Semien is still batting .220, but eight home runs, 25 RBI, 26 runs scored, and five stolen bases aren’t bad from a middle infield option. While the batting average remains an issue, it helps that the power is coming around after he ended April with just one home run.

Kerry Carpenter, OF, Detroit Tigers

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In leagues that are shallower, there’s often a delayed reaction to players coming off the Injured List. With all the injuries we have to deal with, there simply isn't enough roster space to hold all the sidelined players. Depending on your league, it’s very likely that Carpenter falls into that. With two home runs and six RBI in 18 at bats upon his return, it’s clear that he hasn’t missed a beat. The lack of at bats against left-handed pitching still limits Carpenter’s overall upside, but, for the most part, he’s still going to play the majority of games. With nine home runs in 46 games and a .260 ISO, we can expect more of the same from Carpenter. And we know how hard it is to find power on the waiver wire.

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