Troy Melton Among Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 16
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- Sports Money Troy Melton Among Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 16By Mike Barner,
- Melton logged 6 1/3 shutout innings against the Yankees in his last outing, allowing just two hits and one walk to go along with his seven strikeouts.
- The Yankees have lost seven straight games with the lineup and defense faltering.
Sports Money Troy Melton Among Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 16By Mike Barner,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Fantasy Sports Follow Author Jul 03, 2026, 07:45am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JUNE 25: Troy Melton #52 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park on June 25, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)Getty ImagesTwo players poised to return from injury could provide a boost off the waiver wire for fantasy baseball managers. As far as starting pitching options go, there are some names that stand out heading into Week 16. Let’s highlight the best players to consider adding who are still available in the majority of Yahoo leagues.
Melton logged 6 1/3 shutout innings against the Yankees in his last outing, allowing just two hits and one walk to go along with his seven strikeouts. He has made seven starts since being called up from Triple-A, giving up two or fewer runs in six of them. His 2.05 ERA is supported by a 3.05 xERA, and he only has a 0.80 WHIP. In 89 2/3 career innings in the majors, he has a 0.90 WHIP. This might be the last opportunity to add him before he is rostered in more than half of leagues.