Fantasy411: 10 smart waiver-wire pickups

Could your fantasy team use more power? What about saves? Steals? Runs, RBIs or wins?

Regardless of your holes, the fantasy waiver wire has a plug or a long-term fix to pick up today. Check the following 10 men — all sitting in waivers in many leagues, and all ready to help you win.

Trea Turner, 2B/OF: Available to manager Dusty Baker at shortstop, second base and in the outfield, Turner should see his name atop the Nationals’ lineup card on most days down the stretch. Batting .378 with five steals across 39 plate appearances since July 24, the 23-year-old has shown that he can be the table-setter on a Washington squad that was looking for an offensive spark after losing six of its initial 10 games following the All-Star break.

Consider in: 10-team mixed leagues

Hernan Perez, 2B/3B/OF: Hitting .387 with four homers and nine steals across 68 plate appearances, Perez has been the most valuable fantasy hitter since the All-Star break. Although the 25-year-old won’t sustain his current pace at the plate (or .465 BABIP), he has the speed to make a long-term contributor in standard formats.

Consider in: 10-team mixed leagues

Orlando Arcia, SS: The Brewers’ top prospect per MLB Pipeline, the 21-year-old Arcia should be added in virtually all fantasy leagues immediately. The speedy shortstop owns a lifetime .282 average in the Minors and could be a boon for owners in need of stolen bases and — to a lesser extent — runs and batting-average points.

Consider in: 10-team mixed leagues

Andrew Benintendi, OF: With a .312/.378/.532 slash line in the Minors this year, Benintendi has proven he is ready to skip Triple-A and help the Red Sox push toward the …

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