Week 3 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters to Target Including Nolan Arenado

Arizona Diamondbacks' Nolan Arenado (28) hits a single against the Detroit Tigers at Chase Field on March 30, 2026. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The most challenging thing about hitters in shallow formats is the decision between a name, proven player, who is off to a slow start, and a rising, young buck. Slot in the batting order and strikeout rate can help make these dilemmas.

Coin flipping, potential pickups, and setting lineups with similar options can lead to many mistakes, but that is why we play the game of fantasy baseball. Catchers Miami Marlins catcher Liam Hicks (34) celebrates hitting a two-run home run in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox at loanDepot Park. | Jim Rassol-Imagn Images Liam Hicks, Miami Marlins (1% Rostered) Over his first 15 at-bats this year (.

467/6/3/12/0), Hicks has outperformed his power expectations by a wide margin. The Nationals gave him 332 at-bats last season, but only six balls landed in the seats with 37 runs, 45 RBIs, and two steals. His batting average (.

247) was a slight liability, but Hicks posted a favorable approach (14. 4% strikeout and 11. 0% walk rate).