In the world of fantasy baseball, the waiver wire is a crucial battleground, where savvy managers seek to bolster their rosters with hidden gems. On July 19, 2026, the conversation centered around the Tout Wars redraft leagues, with participants strategizing their moves and discussing potential additions. The discussion began with a query about whether to drop Josh Lowe for Carlos Cortes or Vaughn Grissom, with the consensus leaning towards sticking with Lowe. The conversation then shifted to the struggles of the FAAB (Free Agent Acquisition Budget) week, where there were no hitters on the wire, prompting a sigh of frustration.
One of the key points that emerged was the importance of being a FanGraphs member, offering a range of benefits such as ad-free viewing, unlimited articles, and custom player page dashboards. The discussion then turned to individual player evaluations, with Jeff Zimmerman providing his insights on Bryan Woo, J. Gonzalez, and other players. Zimmerman's take on Woo was that he was currently valued at a 3.53 ERA talent, with a battle between 'STUPH' and results.
The conversation then moved to the broader implications of player moves, with Zimmerman offering advice on when to drop players and when to hold on to them. For instance, he suggested holding on to Jarren Duran over Garrett Mitchell, despite the latter's higher K% and lower BA. Zimmerman also provided his thoughts on various pitching streamers, such as Singer and Junk, and the potential impact of the Corbin Carroll injury on Waldschmidt's playing time.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the discussion was the potential for sleeper RPs to become closers at the trade deadline. Zimmerman mentioned Morejon as a possible candidate, and the conversation also touched on the importance of following traded-likely to be traded lists to stay ahead of the curve. The discussion concluded with a reflection on the importance of being proactive in fantasy baseball, and the need to constantly evaluate and adjust rosters based on player performance and team needs.
