George Lombard Jr. Among Top Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets For Week 21

The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers saw a surge of trades during Monday's deadline, causing waves in the fantasy baseball world. As teams look to bolster their rosters with their top prospects, the following players stand out as potential additions to fantasy lineups for Week 21. George Lombard Jr., the Yankees' 2B/3B/SS, has been a standout prospect in Triple-A, posting an impressive .386 wOBA and .172 ISO while providing strong defensive support.

With the Yankees in need of a lineup boost, Lombard is expected to see ample playing time in the everyday shortstop spot. Meanwhile, Max Clark, the Tigers' first-round pick in 2023, has shown his speed and power in both Double-A and Triple-A, hitting for a .386 average and a .172 ISO. His ability to provide both power and speed makes him a valuable asset in the fantasy realm.

In the starting pitching department, St. Louis Cardinals' Dustin May has been an encouraging addition after his trade from the Brewers. He has dialed down his home run rate and is now allowing just 0.6 per nine innings. With a favorable matchup coming against the Padres, May appears to be a reliable fantasy option. Pittsburgh Pirates' Luke Weaver, a reliever recently acquired from the Mets, has experience closing games and posting a strong 1.84 ERA and 0.82 WHIP with the Pirates.

As the season winds down, Weaver could potentially earn save opportunities. Lastly, Boston Red Sox prospect Andruw Monasterio, who has been a hidden gem in their lineup, has been a standout performer over his last 18 games, batting .393, hitting two home runs, and driving in 15 runs while maintaining a low strikeout rate. With his versatility at four positions, Monasterio is an excellent late-round pickup in deeper formats.