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The All-Star break is the perfect time to reload your roster. These three names should be on your radar if they're still sitting on your waiver wire. (Go to fbaseball.com for more articles like this)
Chase DeLauter, OF, Cleveland Guardians
DeLauter has quietly put together a really solid first half. Through 80 games he's hitting .278 with 11 home runs, 46 RBI, and an .793 OPS. For a 24-year-old who had injury questions coming into this year, that's a legitimately useful fantasy line.
The Statcast profile is encouraging too. He's averaging 90.8 mph exit velocity with a 44% hard-hit rate. The barrel rate (6.0%) is modest, but his xBA (.276) and xSLG (.416) both track close to what he's actually doing — meaning this isn't a fluke built on a crazy BABIP.
He doesn't run much (3 steals), so you're rostering him for the power and run production. The .345 OBP helps him contribute in R and RBI categories without needing to chase homers every at-bat. He's hitting in a decent lineup in Cleveland, and his Triple-A track record (.278/.859 OPS in 2025) shows he can hit when healthy.
He's also showing the ability to come back from a slump, after a near two month homerless streak he has multiple in the past week.
If he's available in your league, grab him. He's not a star, but he's a reliable OF3 with some pop upside and he's a good dynasty stash as well.
Sam Antonacci, OF, Chicago White Sox
The speed is real — 13 stolen bases in 75 games is a pace that'll get him to 25-plus on the season. But what makes him genuinely useful is that he's doing more than just running. He's hitting .287 with a .381 OBP, which means he's getting on base enough to actually use those wheels. His 48 runs scored already reflect that.
The power is light (6 HR, .418 SLG), but look at his xSLG of .434 and xwOBA of .365 — there's more there than the raw numbers show. His exit velocity (87.5 mph) isn't going to scare anyone, but his barrel rate (6.5%) and xBA (.296) suggest he makes good enough contact to keep hitting near his current average.
He hit .313 with a .979 OPS in Triple-A before getting the call this year. This isn't a guy who got lucky — he earned his spot and he's producing.
In standard 5x5 leagues, steals are increasingly scarce and in most leagues he has multiple position eligibility. Antonacci is one of the better sources available on the wire right now. If you need speed, he's a must-add.
Robbie Ray, SP
Ray is the higher-variance play here. You know the story — electric stuff when healthy, but his injury history is long and he's been up and down for a few years now.
The key question with Ray is always the same: can he stay on the mound? When he's right, the strikeout upside is real. The walk rate is always going to be a concern, but if you're in a points league or need Ks badly, he's worth a speculative add.
He had a couple rocky starts but seems to be bouncing back. If he's available in your league he is a must add.
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Priority order here is pretty clear: Antonacci first if you need steals (and you probably do), DeLauter if you need a stable OF with pop, and Ray if you're gambling on upside. All three are worth adding before the second half kicks off.
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