Week 2 Fantasy Baseball: Top Waiver Wire Pickups and FAAB Tips

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 5, 2026 2:45 PM ET

Week 2 Fantasy Baseball: Top Waiver Wire Pickups and FAAB Tips

This Week 2 Fantasy Baseball FAAB report highlights waiver targets for 12- and 15-team NFBC formats. Filmogaz.com offers recommended bids and short rationales for each pick.

How to use these FAAB Tips

Bid toward the top of the suggested ranges for must-have players. In shallower leagues, trim the amounts proportionally.

These Top Waiver Wire Pickups focus on playing time, matchups, and upside. Use the guidance to set realistic FAAB budgets.

Targets by position

Catchers

Liam Hicks (C, MIA) — $10 in 12-team; $20 in 15-team. He has started hot and is a direct replacement option if you lost Alejandro Kirk.
Carson Kelly (C, CHC) — $1 in 15-team. Short-term catcher with about four games of usefulness this week.
Carlos Narvaez (C, BOS) — $1 in 15-team. Red Sox primary catcher who can provide steady volume.

First base

Spencer Steer (1B, CIN) — $10 in 12-team; $20 in 15-team. Recent power and increasing playing time make him worth a bid.
Nolan Schanuel (1B, LAA) — $10 in 12-team; $20 in 15-team. Hitting in the heart of the order with noted bat improvements.
Coby Mayo (1B, BAL) — $1 in 15-team. A low-cost bench option to provide insurance and occasional starts.

Second base

Max Muncy (2B/3B, ATH) — $20 in 12-team; $10 in 15-team. Hot at the plate and eligible across multiple infield spots.
Luisangel Acuna (2B, CWS) — $5 in 12-team; $10 in 15-team. Offers speed upside and should soon gain outfield eligibility.
Lenyn Sosa (1B/2B, CWS) — $3 in 12-team; $6 in 15-team. Left-handed power potential; useful as a short-term streamer.

Shortstop

Jose Fernandez (SS, ARI) — $20 in 12-team; $40 in 15-team. Hit two homers in his big-league debut and showed added strength this offseason.
Nasim Nunez (SS, WSH) — $5 in 12-team; $10 in 15-team. Adds stolen base upside and may soon pick up second base eligibility.
Chase Meidroth (2B/SS, CWS) — $1 in 12-team; $2 in 15-team. Seven games this week and potential to contribute across steals and runs.

Third base

Marcelo Mayer (3B, BOS) — $15 in 12-team; $30 in 15-team. Recent homer and a favorable schedule with six right-handed opponents.
Jonathan India (2B/3B/OF, KCR) — $1 in 12-team; $3 in 15-team. Plays seven games this week and works as a bench bat.
Nolan Gorman (2B/3B, STL) — $1 in 12-team; $2 in 15-team. Provides power upside with multi-position eligibility for depth.

Outfield

Jordan Walker (OF, STL) — $40 in 12-team; $70 in 15-team. Elite bat speed and batted-ball metrics suggest breakout potential.
Mickey Moniak (OF, COL) — $20 in 12-team; $40 in 15-team. Power returning from injury; maximized at Coors Field.
Austin Hays (OF, CWS) — $10 in 12-team; $20 in 15-team. Playing seven games this week and currently heating up at the plate.

Starting pitchers

Taj Bradley (SP, MIN) — $40 in 12-team; $80 in 15-team. Strong early results and two starts this week versus DET and @TOR.
Lance McCullers Jr. (SP, ATH) — $40 in 12-team; $80 in 15-team. Impressive season debut and offers strikeout upside when healthy.
Brayan Bello (SP, BOS) — $3 in 12-team; $6 in 15-team. Two-start week against MIL and @STL, making him playable for volume.

Relief pitchers

Riley O’Brien (RP, STL) — $50 in 12-team; $90 in 15-team. Appears entrenched as St. Louis’ closer after recent ninth-inning work.
Gregory Soto (RP, PIT) — $50 in 12-team; $90 in 15-team. Converted the latest save and could hold the closer role in Pittsburgh.
Bryan Baker (RP, TBR) — $20 in 12-team; $40 in 15-team. With Griffin Jax struggling, Baker is the current best bet for Tampa Bay saves.

Filmogaz.com recommends prioritizing targets with clear playing time or two-start weeks. Use these FAAB Tips to set aggressive bids for high-upside options.