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)

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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.

Alec Bohm, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies (48% rostered)

Bohm is off to a slow start, batting .145 with a .203 wOBA. That has resulted in him being dropped in many leagues. For his career, Bohm has a .276 batting average and a .319 wOBA. He has been pretty unlucky so far, recording a .160 BABIP. Considering that his career BABIP is .315 and that he is only 29 years old, look for him to turn things around sooner rather than later.

Seranthony Dominguez, RP, Chicago White Sox (44% rostered)

The White Sox are only 6-13 this season, but Dominguez has recorded a save in three of their victories. He has also missed plenty of bats with his 25.8% strikeout rate. That has always been an area of strength for him, given his career 27.9% strikeout rate. He can sometimes have command issues, but he is the clear closer for the White Sox right now, despite blowing a save Thursday against the Rays. Saves aren’t easy to come by on the waiver wire, so add him if you need help in the category.