Approaching the end of August, several useful free agents remain unclaimed on most fantasy baseball waiver wires.
There’s no shame needing upgrades this late in the season. With precious time left to seal the deal, there’s also nothing wrong with wringing out every last drop of a hot hand.
Two streaking teammates receive recognition for their offensive tears. A varying array of pitchers return to the spotlight, with one back in the rotation, another recovered from injury and another ending a forced rest.
A couple of subdued veterans join the party for their underlying success, but a looming international star tops the list. Here’s a look at this week’s top waiver-wire adds, all of whom are available in over 50 percent of Yahoo Sports leagues.