{"id":34096,"date":"2026-08-09T06:59:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T01:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34096"},"modified":"2026-08-09T06:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T01:59:25","slug":"luke-weaver-is-a-post-trade-deadline-fantasy-baseball-waiver-wire-target-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=34096","title":{"rendered":"Luke Weaver is a post trade deadline fantasy baseball waiver wire target to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<aside class=\"commerce-disclosure\">\n\t\t<i>Gambling content 21+. 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Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting-editorial-standards\/\">editorial standards<\/a> for more information.<\/i><br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/best-mlb-betting-sites-and-sportsbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MLB<\/a> trade deadline is notoriously chaotic, but for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasyalarm.com\/?affiliate=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">fantasy baseball<\/a> managers, it presents one of the single best opportunities to reshape a roster on the waiver wire.<\/p>\n<p>When contenders acquire proven setup men, non-contenders trade away established closers, injured stars linger on the shelf, and entire bullpen hierarchies crumble and rebuild themselves overnight. <\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to add saves to your fantasy pitching staff for the stretch run, tracking these post-deadline bullpen upheavals isn\u2019t just helpful, it is essential.<\/p>\n<p>Though fantasy managers often focus on the flashy starting pitchers or sluggers who change uniforms, quiet bullpen moves frequently hold the key to winning close fantasy matchups. <\/p>\n<p>A single closer emerging from the trade chaos can instantly transform your pitching metrics, delivering high-leverage saves alongside dominant ratio relief.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Take the Pirates\u2019 recent acquisition of Luke Weaver from the Mets. <\/p>\n<p>Weaver\u2019s change of scenery gives him an immediate, massive surge in fantasy value, as he is expected to serve as the Pirates\u2019 primary closer. Though he has yet to make an official appearance for Pittsburgh as of Friday, the team\u2019s depth chart already has him slotted directly into the ninth-inning role.<\/p>\n<p>His standing as the primary save candidate is well-earned. 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(2026 Getty Images) <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That level of efficiency is impressive on its own, but it becomes even more tantalizing for fantasy managers when combined with his sharp 26.6 percent strikeout rate.<\/p>\n<p>In Pittsburgh, Weaver isn\u2019t just an option to pick up cheap saves, his elite, high-leverage efficiency means he can stabilize your WHIP and ERA while boosting your strikeout totals down the stretch.<\/p>\n<p>Another bullpen arm suddenly positioned for high-leverage work is right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn. Recently acquired by the Cubs, Zeferjahn brings swing-and-miss stuff that immediately puts him in line to harvest ninth-inning opportunities. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"40253308\"><br \/>\n\t<default:svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><default:path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/default:svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.50146628;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"40253308\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/08\/ryan-zeferjahn-chicago-cubs-delivers-136580912.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Ryan Zeferjahn of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers.\" class=\"wp-image-40253308\" 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(2026 Getty Images) <span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He features an extremely impressive 33.3 percent strikeout rate that makes him an elite target for fantasy managers looking for pure raw power at the back end of a bullpen.<\/p>\n<p>With Daniel Palencia still on the injured list, the Cubs lack a settled closer, paving the way for Zeferjahn to see a steady stream of ninth-inning chances. Pitchers who miss bats at a 33.3 percent clip rarely stay hidden on waiver wires for long, especially when high-leverage situations are up for grabs.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting<\/h3>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>The end of the trade deadline marks a critical transition period in fantasy baseball. <\/p>\n<p>Keep a close eye on updated depth charts, target high-strikeout relievers like Weaver and Zeferjahn who are stepping into defined high-leverage roles, and strike fast. <\/p>\n<p>Adding saves late in the season doesn\u2019t always require a splashy trade of your own. Sometimes, it just takes spotting the right bullpen upheaval before the rest of your league catches on.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><em><em>Howard Bender is the head of content at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasyalarm.com\/?affiliate=nypost\">FantasyAlarm.com<\/a>. 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The MLB trade deadline is notoriously chaotic, but for fantasy baseball managers, it presents one of the single best opportunities to reshape a roster on the waiver wire. 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