2025 Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Outfielders

Jake Meyers, Houston Astros

After a rough patch (0-for-14, no walks, 10 strikeouts), Meyers rebounded with a four-game hitting streak (8-for-15, three runs, two home runs, and eight RBIs) and a sharper approach (one walk and one strikeout). His improved plate discipline (six walks, 21 strikeouts in 88 at-bats) and career-high stolen base pace suggest a 15 HR/25 SB season with 500+ at-bats. Viable free agent option in 12- and 15-team leagues, Meyers may struggle with runs due to his lower batting order slot.

Miguel Vargas, Chicago White Sox

Vargas remains undervalued, available in 89% of NFBC 12-team leagues. Over his last 10 starts, he hit 14-for-35 with seven runs, two home runs, and six RBIs, with six walks and four strikeouts, showing growing confidence. His season stats (14 runs, two HR, 12 RBIs, and one steal in 114 at-bats) keep his FAAB price low, but his recent surge makes him a pickup candidate.

Jacob Young, Washington Nationals

Young’s speed invites a stolen base upside, capable of 5+ steals in a week with regular at-bats. Over the past week, he went 5-for-20 with five runs, one RBI, and a steal. His approach (10 walks, 12 strikeouts in 92 plate appearances) is solid, and with Alex Call starting just four of the last 13 games, Young’s playing time is up. He’s poised for a batting average uptick and steal surge.

Dalton Varsho, Toronto Blue Jays

Varsho’s AAA stint (3-for-19, one run, three RBIs) didn’t spark immediate fantasy interest, but in four starts since his call-up, he has two home runs, three runs, and three RBIs, despite seven strikeouts. With a 25 HR/15 SB skill set, he carries batting average risk but should outperform most OF5s in 12- and 15-team formats for the season.

Andrew Benintendi, Toronto Blue Jays

Benintendi found his power last season, hitting roughly one home run per week post-All-Star break (.263, 28 runs, 13 HR, and 38 RBIs in 213 at-bats). Recently, he’s 10-for-36 with five runs and five RBIs, including one homer in each of the last two weeks. The White Sox face five left-handed pitchers in the next 13 games, making him a tougher start in shallow leagues, but his long-term outlook is promising.

Evan Carter, Texas Rangers

Carter started slowly at AAA (2-for-25, four runs, one RBI, two steals) but heated up over his last 14 games, hitting 15-for-52 with nine runs, three home runs, eight RBIs, and four steals. His strikeout rate (25.6%) needs work, but his walk rate (14.4%) is improving. With Leody Taveras slumping (.241, seven runs, one HR, eight RBIs, and six steals in 79 at-bats), Carter is a call-up candidate and a strong stash in deep leagues.