{"id":9974,"date":"2026-07-18T22:41:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:41:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9974"},"modified":"2026-07-18T22:41:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:41:58","slug":"curtis-meads-recent-red-hot-plate-performance-makes-him-a-fantasy-baseball-must-add","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9974","title":{"rendered":"Curtis Mead&#8217;s recent red-hot plate performance makes him a fantasy baseball must-add"},"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+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting-editorial-standards\/\">editorial standards<\/a> for more information.<\/i><br \/>\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>The third base position in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasyalarm.com\/?affiliate=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">fantasy baseball<\/a> has devolved into an absolute wasteland this season, leaving managers scrambling to fill a gaping void in their lineups. <\/p>\n<p>If you did not secure an elite anchor on draft day, you are staring at a black hole of offensive production that is tanking your team\u2019s standings.<\/p>\n<p>The drop-off in talent is exceptionally steep, making it foolish to sit on your hands and hope Alec Bohm is going to somehow save you. <\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s landscape, surviving the hot corner requires an aggressive approach and constant monitoring of the waiver wire. <\/p>\n<p>This is not a passive weekend chore anymore; it must become an active, daily hunting ground where you look to maximize every ounce of available upside.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>If you check your league\u2019s waiver wire and find Nationals infielder Curtis Mead sitting out there unclaimed, you need to add him to your roster immediately. <\/p>\n<p>The young infielder has completely transformed his approach at the plate this year, providing a legitimate, high-impact offensive surge that can single-handedly rescue your infield metrics. Through 80 games, Mead boasts an incredible .502 slugging percentage with 17 home runs and 44 runs batted in across 259 at-bats. <\/p>\n<p>This breakout is entirely sustainable based on his underlying data profile. Mead is generating a spectacular 131 weighted-runs-created-plus, meaning his overall offensive production is 31 percent above the league average.<\/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=\"40023302\"><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:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"40023302\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/washington-nationals-third-baseman-curtis-134745457.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Washington Nationals third baseman Curtis Mead (45) hitting a two-RBI double.\" class=\"wp-image-40023302\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/washington-nationals-third-baseman-curtis-134745457.jpg?resize=1200,800&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/washington-nationals-third-baseman-curtis-134745457.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/washington-nationals-third-baseman-curtis-134745457.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/washington-nationals-third-baseman-curtis-134745457.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\"\/><figcaption>Washington Nationals third baseman Curtis Mead (45) hits a two RBI double during the third inning against the Athletics. <span class=\"credit\">IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>He pairs that with a premium .365 weighted on-base average (wOBA) and a career-high 11.9 percent barrel rate. By lowering his strikeout rate to an impressive 18.6 percent and maintaining a 42.6 percent hard-hit rate, Mead is making authoritative contact every night. He represents the absolute premier target to cure your third base headaches.<\/p>\n<p>If a savvy league mate has already beaten you to Mead, your pivoting strategy might want to shift immediately to recent Athletics call-up Tommy White. <\/p>\n<p>The former collegiate standout has hit his way into the big leagues after showcasing serious raw power throughout his professional development.<\/p>\n<p>During his 2026 minor league campaign, White posted a strong .303 batting average with 10 home runs and 64 runs batted in over 314 at-bats. This translated to a heavy .489 slugging percentage and a highly productive .834 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage). <\/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=\"40023316\"><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:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"40023316\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/athletics-first-baseman-tommy-white-134742562.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Athletics first baseman Tommy White (47) in position during a game.\" class=\"wp-image-40023316\" 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https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/athletics-first-baseman-tommy-white-134742562.jpg?resize=1038,692&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1038w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/athletics-first-baseman-tommy-white-134742562.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/athletics-first-baseman-tommy-white-134742562.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px\"\/><figcaption>Athletics first baseman Tommy White (47). <span class=\"credit\">Scott Marshall-Imagn Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Plus, his career minor league track record is equally reassuring, featuring a steady .279 average and 129 runs batted in over 194 games. <\/p>\n<p>He also kept his strikeout rate down at a disciplined 14.3 percent. And if you\u2019re looking for a cherry on top of that sundae, White plays his home games at Sutter Health Park, a notorious hitter-friendly environment that significantly inflates offensive metrics.<\/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>Fantasy championships are not won by managers who accept mediocre production and wait for luck to change. If your third base slot is tanking your roster, get aggressive and work the waiver wire. <\/p>\n<p>Grab Curtis Mead for steady, elite production, or gamble on the raw power of Tommy White before the rest of your league wakes up right now.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p><em>Howard Bender is the head of content at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasyalarm.com\/?affiliate=nypost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">FantasyAlarm.com<\/a>. 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The third base position in fantasy baseball has devolved into an absolute wasteland this season, leaving managers scrambling to fill a gaping void in their lineups. 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