Monday's Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds: Matt Shaw, Michael Harris II and More

After checking out some possible fantasy baseball waiver wire options based on weekly projections, let's get into some more traditional waiver wire options.

We won't include any pitchers from the daily starting pitcher streaming story.

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Should You Add Matt Shaw?

Shaw is up 9.91% and sits at 62.61% overall now.

He continues to heat up at the plate, and is now on a nine-game hitting streak. He has 12 hits, including four homers and two doubles in that span. Shaw has 10 RBIs and six runs scored in that stretch as well.

Shaw is up to a .226 average and .296 on-base percentage over 72 games and 260 plate appearances on the season. He was at a .198 average and .276 OBP before this recent hot stretch.

Shaw has 13 doubles and six homers among his 53 total hits. He also has posted 25 RBIs, 34 runs scored, 14 stolen bases, 22 walks and 46 strikeouts for the year.

I expected big things from Shaw before the season, but he's mostly underwhelmed in his rookie year. He's still got below-average numbers, but as his own percentage shows, many fantasy owners believe in him still.

I think he's at a point now where he should be rostered in all deeper redraft leagues. Shaw should be rostered in all dynasty/keeper leagues as well.

Shaw is working back into standard leagues now, and it makes sense to take a gamble on him, especially if you need third base help. He could be a massive help down the stretch of the fantasy season and solidify the third base slot for you.

If you aren't ready to add him in your league, keep a close eye on him. Another big game or two is all it would take for him to be rostered in more standard leagues, and he could get close to 100% with another big week.

Should You Add Michael Harris II?

Harris is owned in 79.34% of leagues after a 5.37% increase.

Harris has played in 102 games and gotten 404 plate appearances on the season. He has a .228 average and .253 OBP. Harris has 15 doubles, nine homers and five triples among his 87 total hits, while also tallying 49 RBIs, 28 runs scored, 12 stolen bases, 12 walks and 82 strikeouts.

He's underperformed this season, and he really shouldn't have been rostered in as many leagues as he was. Harris is back on the rise after some better results at the plate though.

Harris has eight hits over the past three games, and has 11 hits over a five-game hitting streak. He has two homers, two triples and two doubles over that span, along with three RBIs, five runs scored, a walk and one strikeout.

Harris is hitting in the bottom half of the lineup for now, but could move back up with more improved results. The Braves' lineup is loaded with talent, but has underwhelmed all season. That means they could break out any game, and leaves Harris in a good spot, even if he's near the bottom of the order.

He is definitely still worth rostering in deep leagues, and is worth streaming now in standard leagues. I think he's overowned, and could be sold high right now, because his overall season numbers do not make him worth rostering in that many leagues.

I think there's better waiver wire options out there in standard leagues, but if you are desperate for outfield help, then I also understand wanting to add him. Don't hold on to him too long - drop him when he cools back off again.

Should You Add Tyler O'Neill?

O'Neill is up 4.86% and is rostered in 30.17% of leagues.

He has seven hits over a four-game ongoing hitting streak. He has three homers and a double among those hits, along with six RBIs, six runs scored, three walks and two strikeouts.

O'Neill has played in just 37 games this season. Across 145 plate appearances, he has a .214 average and .303 OBP. Among his 27 hits, he has six doubles and homers, along with a triple. O'Neill has 17 RBIs, 18 runs scored, 14 walks, two stolen bases and 35 strikeouts.

It's not a huge sample size for O'Neill this season, but he's unlikely to continue at his current marks either. He won't hit a homer every game, but his recent hot stretch will at least get him closer to his career averages.

He's worth an add in some deeper leagues, and could get back into standard leagues with another week of strong hitting. So everyone needs to at least keep an eye on O'Neill. Now would be a time to sell him high in deep leagues too.

Should You Add Ryan McMahon?

McMahon is rostered in 42% of leagues - that's up from 31% before he was traded to the Yankees.

In his first two games with New York, he has three hits, including a double. McMahon has two RBIs, a walk and run scored and three strikeouts. It appears the early return for the Yankees is positive.

He's underperformed over 102 games and 409 plate appearances this season. McMahon has 79 total hits, including 16 doubles and homers and a triple. He has 37 RBIs, 43 runs scored, two stolen bases, 50 walks and 130 strikeouts. McMahon's .222 average is well below his .241 career mark, and his .320 OBP is near his .323 career mark.

McMahon was due for some improvement, and he's shown that over the past several weeks after a really cold start to his season. He's in a better fantasy situation in New York, even if he sticks in the bottom third of the order.

As long as he plays every day and sticks on the field, McMahon has the chance to really shine in New York. He's worth an add in deeper leagues, and in time, he could get to standard league ownership too.

Should You Add Edward Cabrera?

Cabrera is up 7.04% and is rostered in 65.13% of leagues overall.

Cabrera is a streaming option for the day, and will go up against the Cardinals this evening. He hasn't faced St. Louis this season yet.

He's made 17 starts so far this season. Cabrera is 4-4 with a 3.48 earned run average over 88 innings. He's allowed 36 runs (34 earned) on 79 hits and 30 walks, while striking out 92 batters.

Cabrera is coming off a strong start against the Padres in which he allowed just one run over 5 2/3 innings. He gave up four runs over four innings against Baltimore before that.

He surrendered just two runs over 14 innings against the Twins and Brewers in his first two July starts. He allowed three or less runs in every start he made in June and May. Cabrera has only allowed over three runs in three starts this season, and two of those came in April.

Somehow, Cabrera is still only owned in 65 or so percent of leagues. His ERA and strikeouts per innings pitched marks are good enough for him to at least be kept in deeper leagues and a good/great standard league streamer depending on the matchup. 

I like his matchup tonight and think he'll be one of the top fantasy pitchers overall. Even if he allows a couple runs, getting to at least five innings and having a healthy amount of strikeouts could help him to a good fantasy total.