Working the Waiver Wire: September 8th

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  • By Chris Houston

    Last Updated on September 8, 2025 3:14 pm by Anthony Kates | Published: September 8, 2025

    The fantasy playoffs are in full swing, and in today’s article, we are spotlighting four young bats who could possibly be useful to managers fortunate enough to still find themselves in the hunt. Good luck in the postseason, everyone. Godspeed!

    Colson Montgomery – 3B,SS – MIN – 47% Yahoo

    We mentioned Montgomery last week, and now, ladies and gentlemen, it’s double-down time. In the seven games since that previous article, the infielder has slashed .269/.364/.615 with three home runs (including a 454-feet monster on Friday), nine runs scored and eight RBI in 33 plate appearances.

    During that time frame, Montgomery’s underlying numbers have also been notable. His 27.3% strikeout rate is still high, in line with his season-long mark (27.8%), but his walk rate is 15.2%, up from 8% on the season. In addition, the 23-year-old has maintained a .346 ISO during this stretch, slightly higher than his overall .319 ISO, with a 171 wRC+ and .419 wOBA.

    So far, the Statcast numbers for the youngster are interesting, too. His 43.6% hard-hit rate, while above average, is unremarkable, but it appears that his elite 77 mph bat speed and great 14.3% barrel rate still help him generate quite a bit of power. Montgomery is still available in a lot of leagues, and I would greatly advise picking him up, even in shallow formats. The power could be a game changer.

    Jeremiah Jackson – SS,OF – BAL – 34% Yahoo

    Jackson is on quite a roll. Since being called up to the majors on August 1, the rookie has a .305/.333/.492 slash line, with six doubles, two triples, four homers and 17 RBI in 123 plate appearances. Furthermore, as a result of his hot-hitting ways, the 25-year-old appears to have earned himself an everyday role with the big-league club.

    Between Double-A and Triple-A this year, Jackson slashed .313/.343/.537, with 15 home runs, 47 runs scored and 41 RBI across 360 plate appearances. He also had 11 stolen bases, but with only slightly above average sprint speed (27.6 mph), don’t expect a great deal of major-league steals. To further illustrate the point, the rookie has yet to swipe a bag in the majors since his call-up.

    Managers in 12-team redraft leagues would do well to add Jackson for their playoff runs, and for those in dynasty or keeper formats who were not fortunate enough to make the playoffs, it might not be a bad idea to pick the youngster up now in preparation for 2026.

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    September 8, 2025, 3:14 pm