2024 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Max Kepler, Dean Kremer
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Trevor Megill – RP – Milwaukee Brewers (21%)
Trevor Megill is the latest option in the Brewers' revolving door of closers this season. Since April 25, he has secured three saves, including two in the past five games. Megill has delivered five consecutive scoreless appearances leading up to Wednesday, giving up just one hit and no walks while striking out four over five innings.
Equipped with a high-90s fastball and a sharp curve, Megill boasts an impressive 13.1% swinging strike rate while holding opponents to a 71.9% contact rate. Until Devin Williams (back) returns, Megill might be the steady presence the Brewers need at the back of the bullpen.
The post was written by Nate Miller and appeared first on Just Baseball.
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Max Kepler – OF – Minnesota Twins (30%)
An early stint on the IL unfortunately derailed Max Kepler's 2024 start to the season after just five games. Since his return on April 22, however, the seasoned slugger has been on fire at the plate. He's hit safely in 13 of the last 14 games, with multiple hits in seven of those contests. Coming into play Wednesday, Kepler boasts a streak of four consecutive two-hit games.
Throughout this hot streak, Kepler has delivered an impressive 1.243 OPS, including two home runs, seven doubles, and 11 RBIs. He's also shown excellent plate discipline, drawing seven walks compared to just four strikeouts. Expect Kepler's RBI count to remain strong, and given his history, the home run numbers should climb as well.
The post was written by Nate Miller and appeared first on Just Baseball.
Luis Garcia Jr. – 2B – Washington Nationals (34%)
Luis Garcia Jr. was highlighted as a waiver pickup in this article a couple of weeks ago. Despite his roster rate rising significantly, it's still not where it should be. While he's been managing a recent wrist issue, it hasn't cooled down his bat.
On Sunday, Garcia delivered an outstanding four-hit performance, including his third home run of the season and second this month. In May, he's gone 8-for-15 with eight RBIs, four runs, and two stolen bases. During this stretch, he's crushed nearly everything thrown at him, achieving an average exit velocity of 93.9 mph and a 72.7% HardHit rate.
Josh Rojas – 2B,3B – Seattle Mariners (15%)
Since Josh Rojas generally sits out against left-handed pitchers, he is mainly a deeper-league target. Nevertheless, his recent hot streak has boosted his roster rate, which will likely continue to rise. He took over the leadoff role in the Mariners lineup against righties after J.P. Crawford (oblique) went on the IL a couple of weeks ago.
Since then, Rojas has slashed an impressive .400/.475/.714, contributing five extra-base hits (including two home runs), four RBIs, six runs, and two steals. He has also recorded multiple hits in three of his last four games, going 8-for-17 in that span. Last season's struggles now seem firmly behind him.
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Dean Kremer – SP – Baltimore Orioles (35%)
Given how unpredictable wins can be in today's game, it's rare for a starting pitcher to secure three consecutive victories. Dean Kremer has managed to do just that in the last couple of weeks. Although being backed by a powerful Orioles lineup certainly helps, Kremer has been delivering stellar performances.
In his last three starts, Kremer has posted a remarkable 1.96 ERA and 0.76 WHIP, limiting opponents to a .133 batting average. His 20-to-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 18.1 innings is outstanding and marks a significant improvement. Can he sustain this momentum? A 47.5% ground ball rate, 72.7% contact rate, and 11.5% swinging strike rate during this run are encouraging signs that suggest he just might.
Trevor Williams – SP – Washington Nationals (16%)
Trevor Williams may have a history of inconsistency, but he's currently firing on all cylinders. Shutting down the Marlins in Miami's pitcher-friendly park on April 26 was impressive, but even more so were his recent tests against the Rangers on the road and the Orioles at home.
In those two May starts, Williams hasn't allowed a run over 10 innings, conceding just seven hits and four walks (1.10 WHIP) while posting a 57.7% ground ball rate. On Tuesday, he fanned a season-high eight batters. While his 1.96 ERA isn't sustainable, his 3.26 expected ERA shows that his performance is backed by skill rather than luck. Williams deserves more attention, at least in the short term.
Trevor Megill – RP – Milwaukee Brewers (21%)
Trevor Megill is the latest option in the Brewers' revolving door of closers this season. Since April 25, he has secured three saves, including two in the past five games. Megill has delivered five consecutive scoreless appearances leading up to Wednesday, giving up just one hit and no walks while striking out four over five innings.
Equipped with a high-90s fastball and a sharp curve, Megill boasts an impressive 13.1% swinging strike rate while holding opponents to a 71.9% contact rate. Until Devin Williams (back) returns, Megill might be the steady presence the Brewers need at the back of the bullpen.
The post was written by Nate Miller and appeared first on Just Baseball.
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Max Kepler – OF – Minnesota Twins (30%)
An early stint on the IL unfortunately derailed Max Kepler's 2024 start to the season after just five games. Since his return on April 22, however, the seasoned slugger has been on fire at the plate. He's hit safely in 13 of the last 14 games, with multiple hits in seven of those contests. Coming into play Wednesday, Kepler boasts a streak of four consecutive two-hit games.
Throughout this hot streak, Kepler has delivered an impressive 1.243 OPS, including two home runs, seven doubles, and 11 RBIs. He's also shown excellent plate discipline, drawing seven walks compared to just four strikeouts. Expect Kepler's RBI count to remain strong, and given his history, the home run numbers should climb as well.
The post was written by Nate Miller and appeared first on Just Baseball.
