Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: The Surprising Hitter Poised for a Breakout—Are You Ready to Grab Him?

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He’s hitting in the four-spot and is poised to provide a much-needed power surge to a potent Reds lineup that’s underwhelmed this season. If you’re chasing home runs or need a corner infielder with legit upside, CES is a top-tier target this week.

Jesús Sánchez, OF, Miami Marlins (11% rostered)

Sánchez is doing everything to warrant fantasy managers’ attention. Over the past two weeks, the outfielder ranks 18th overall, hitting .395 with three dingers, 11 RBI, nine runs and a robust 1.079 OPS. Beyond the traditional stats, the peripherals point to real progress — Sánchez owns a 45% hard-hit rate and has trimmed his strikeout rate to a career-low 23% with an 11% walk rate, all signs he’s maturing at the plate.

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