Fantasy baseball waiver wire: NL Central southpaws lead top picks

espn.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

This week's fantasy baseball lineup features several standout left-handed starters from the NL Central. Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds) continues to impress with a low ERA and strong win performance. Matthew Boyd (Chicago Cubs) shows promise despite an inconsistent start, while Matthew Liberatore (St. Louis Cardinals) delivers with exceptional strikeout rates. Meanwhile, Clayton Kershaw is struggling this week, raising questions about his reliability. Other notable performers include catcher prospect J.T.5 (Cubs) and outfielder Andy Pages (Dodgers), offering value across multiple fantasy formats.