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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Hancock's Gem Ignites Waiver Frenzy

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Emerson Hancock

Emerson Hancock delivered a masterful performance with nine strikeouts and no hits allowed over six innings on Sunday night, following his Opening Weekend gem of nine punchouts in six hitless innings. Social media buzzed over his new sweeper and pitch mix changes, prompting fantasy managers to scramble for him on waivers despite past inconsistencies across 28 starts. He's now one of the most popular SP pickups, blending recent dominance with upside.[1]

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Angel Zerpa

Performance

Angel Zerpa notched his first career save Monday against Boston, allowing one run on two hits in the ninth with closer Trevor Megill and setup man Abner Uribe unavailable after back-to-back outings. He navigated a late threat by getting Trevor Story to ground out.

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Parker Messick

Waiver

Parker Messick, rostered in just 25.7% of leagues, earned a universal pickup recommendation after posting a 2.72 ERA over seven late-2025 starts and continuing his strong form in his recent debut.

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Riley O'Brien

Performance

Riley O'Brien secured the Cardinals' last two saves, solidifying his role as the primary closer.

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Garrett Mitchell

Waiver

Garrett Mitchell, rostered in only 6.6% of leagues, is a must-add with his five-category skills shining through injury history in early action.

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Bryan Abreu

Performance

Bryan Abreu raised red flags for Astros fantasy owners, getting knocked around again in a non-save spot and hitting 4/5 on the worry meter for the closer role.

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