Across 235 plate appearances in 2026, Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci has hit .291/.391/.422 with four home runs, 22 RBI, 37 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases. The 23-year-old does not project to provide fantasy managers with much power, as he owns a 36.4% hard-hit rate and slugged just five home runs across 519 minor league plate appearances in 2025. Still, Antonacci has established himself as the near-everyday leadoff hitter in an underrated White Sox lineup. He's also struck out in just 15.7% of his plate appearances. Between his ability to hit for average and steal bases, Antonacci has a clear use case for deeper league fantasy managers. In leagues where he remains available, Antonacci profiles as a potential breakout candidate to target on the waiver wire.

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk was one of the key cogs in his team's lineup in 2025, posting a .769 OPS with 15 home runs and 76 RBI across 506 plate appearances. However, the 27-year-old's 2026 season was disrupted after he suffered a fractured and dislocated left thumb in early April. Kirk missed over two months due to the injury, but he was activated by the Blue Jays on June 12. Kirk hasn't gotten going at the plate yet, as he owns a .205/.265/.318 slash line with one home run, six RBI, and three runs scored across 49 plate appearances. Still, Kirk profiles as one of the better sources of batting average for fantasy managers at the catcher position. In 2025, he logged a 50.8% hard-hit rate while striking out in just 11.7% of his plate appearances. In any league where Kirk is still on the waiver wire, he should be considered a priority pick-up for fantasy managers.

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that outfielder Chase DeLauter (rib) is progressing and has a chance to return during the team's upcoming homestand, which begins on Friday. The 24-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list since June 14 due to a fractured rib. Across 270 plate appearances before the injury, DeLauter hit .263/.337/.408 with seven home runs, 34 RBI, 24 runs scored, and two stolen bases. Injuries have been a major issue for DeLauter, who has already set career-high marks in plate appearances and games played as a professional this season. DeLauter's lack of power (5.8% barrel rate) has been a bit of a surprise after he posted a 12.5% barrel rate and 51.9% hard-hit rate across 177 Triple-A plate appearances in 2025. However, his 10.4% walk rate and 13.3% strikeout rate indicate high-end plate skills. If DeLauter can find his power stroke in the second half of the season, he could emerge as a breakout fantasy outfielder.

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his team's game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. The 28-year-old had been on the IL since May 22 due to right ankle tendinitis. Moniak was off to a strong start to the season before the injury, hitting .280/.335/.607 with 12 home runs, 28 RBI, 21 runs scored, and one stolen base across 164 plate appearances. Moniak has emerged as a fantasy-relevant platoon bat since signing with the Rockies, as he hit 24 home runs and stole nine bases across 461 plate appearances with Colorado in 2025. His 13.5% barrel rate in 2026 is right in line with the 13.8% barrel rate he posted during his breakout campaign a season ago. Managers in need of a power boost should consider targeting Moniak on the waiver wire.