Seth Lugo Among Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 5

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 09: Seth Lugo #67 of the Kansas City Royals pitches in the first inning against the New York Yankees during Game Three of the Division Series at Kauffman Stadium on October 09, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) Getty Images We have seen a lot of players go down with injuries in the early part of the season. Some important fantasy players who are currently on the injured list include Juan Soto, Mookie Betts, and Hunter Brown.

As we try to help fantasy managers make up for their absences, let’s highlight five players to consider picking up heading into Week 5 who are still available in the majority of Yahoo leagues. Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 5 Seth Lugo, SP, Kansas City Royals (49% rostered) Lugo doesn’t strike out a lot of hitters, which can limit his fantasy upside. However, he has a 3.

44 ERA and 1. 17 WHIP for his career, which shouldn’t be overlooked in fantasy. He hasn’t given up more than two runs in any of his four starts this year and he has a 0.

99 WHIP. The veteran is expected to make two starts next week against the Orioles and Angels, both of which will be at home. That makes him one of the top streaming options for the week.