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As we reach the end of April, the fantasy baseball waiver wire is littered with intriguing names that could provide managers with some upside, both short- and long-term. Scouring the waiver wire and finding players who are hot at the plate is a key strategy that can give managers an advantage over their opponents.
It's worth mentioning that not every player picked up off the fantasy baseball waiver wire will have the same impact on a team. Sometimes, finding the right player for even a favorable series can help improve the overall outlook of a season.
Here’s a look at some intriguing names that are widely available on the fantasy baseball waiver wire
Noelvi Marte
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This might be one of the last opportunities to land Noelvi Marte off the fantasy baseball waiver wire, as the Cincinnati Reds infielder has been tremendous at the plate.
Over his last eight games, Marte has racked up three home runs and a whopping 16 RBIs. Even though there are plenty of intriguing infielders in fantasy right now, few have the overall upside of the former top prospect.
Jorge Polanco
One of the hottest hitters in baseball right now might feel like a bit of a throwback. Seattle Mariners veteran Jorge Polanco has turned back the clock and has been unstoppable this season, posting a .377 batting average with seven home runs and 20 RBIs.
The former All-Star has always had the tools to be a major contributor at the MLB level. However, injuries and inconsistent play have plagued him in recent seasons.
If Polanco can stay on the field, he could be a long-term option off the fantasy baseball waiver wire right now, especially with the number of notable injuries to other star infielders, such as Corey Seager.
Agustin Ramirez
The Miami Marlins have been a surprisingly solid offense at times this season, sitting 13th in the league in total runs scored. Despite only being in the Majors for six games this season, Agustin Ramirez has been putting the league on notice.
The 23-year-old has already managed to rack up three home runs and post a 1.397 OPS in those games. It might be a small sample size, but what a sample it’s been.
Reese Olson
One of the top pitchers widely available on the fantasy baseball waiver wire is Reese Olson. The Detroit Tigers have had one of the top pitching rotations in Major League Baseball, and Olson has been heating up on the mound to join his dominant teammates.
Olson has allowed only six hits and no earned runs in his last 12.1 innings, while also adding 12 strikeouts. He is worth a shot in fantasy leagues right now. Even if he is treated more as a streaming option for the moment, Olson has the tools to be an effective arm for managers who may need to replace an injured starter.
