Sun Jun 22 03:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Coors Field Bats, Astros Steals Highlight Weekend Streaming Options

**For immediate release:** Fantasy baseball managers looking to bolster their lineups this weekend should focus on exploiting favorable matchups and hitter-friendly environments, according to experts. While pitching options are scarce, savvy managers can find value on the waiver wire to maximize their team’s potential.

**Coors Field Bonanza:** The series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies at Coors Field promises a high-scoring affair. Diamondbacks hitters like Lourdes Gurriel Jr. are prime targets, given the Rockies’ struggling pitching staff and multiple left-handed starters. On the Rockies side, Ryan McMahon, Michael Toglia, and Jordan Beck are all worth considering, especially against Arizona’s shaky pitching.

**Astros Eyes Steals:** The Houston Astros are poised for a productive weekend against the Los Angeles Angels. Cam Smith and Jake Meyers are solid hitting options. The Angels’ inability to control the running game makes Meyers, who already has 11 steals this season, a particularly intriguing play.

**Guardians & Yankees Look Promising:** Cleveland Guardians hitters are well-positioned to succeed against the Oakland Athletics, who have a high ERA at their home park. Lane Thomas and David Fry are promising options with favorable matchups against left-handed starters. The Yankees also have a favorable matchup at home, with Jasson Dominguez and Trent Grisham as the hitters to target.

**Waiver Wire Pitching:** While pitching options are generally less appealing, several streamers could provide value. Brandon Walter, Jose Soriano, Landen Roupp, Quinn Priester, Bailey Falter, Eury Perez, Zack Littell, Will Warren and Slade Cecconi are among the top options to consider, depending on league size and specific needs.

**Start Palencia:** Chicago White Sox reliever Michael Kopech is a must-add, despite Ryan Pressly picking up a save recently, Kopech is clearly deployed as the teams top reliever.

**Areas to Avoid:** Managers should be wary of starting Boston Red Sox hitters, as they face a tough pitching staff and bullpen in a pitcher-friendly venue. New York Mets hitters outside of their core stars should also be benched against a strong Phillies pitching trio. The Kansas City Royals’ struggling offense also faces a daunting pitching schedule and may not be worth starting this week.

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