John Venezia called Noah Cameron a priority add while he is still only 41% owned. The rookie left-hander has dazzled in his first four MLB outings, posting a 1.05 ERA with 16 strikeouts against eight walks across 25.2 innings—each start a quality start. Venezia conceded the strikeout rate is modest but raved about Cameron’s command and mound presence, noting the Royals’ recent track record of developing pitching studs. At such low ownership, Venezia believes fantasy managers can cheaply lock in ratio help and volume while Cameron’s breakout unfolds, with the upside of landing a season-long rotation anchor.

John Venezia recommended picking up Randy Vasquez for a quick streaming boost. Vasquez is rostered in just 18% of leagues and owns a 3.58 ERA with 32 strikeouts and 27 walks over 55.1 innings. While the walk rate is worrisome, Vasquez has delivered three quality starts in his last four appearances, and Venezia emphasized the upcoming schedule: Pittsburgh followed by Milwaukee—two below-average offenses against right-handed pitching. Venezia does not view Vasquez as a season-long solution, but if you need a couple of solid outings or a back-end quality start next week, he thinks Vasquez is the low-risk play to keep your points flowing.

John Venezia urged fantasy managers searching for steals to scoop up Jose Caballero, who is rostered in just 26% of Yahoo leagues. Caballero owns a lofty .363 BABIP and, while his season average is .257, he batted .273 in May and went 7-for-20 to close the month. The bigger draw is his wheels—Caballero swiped 12 bases in May alone, showcasing elite stolen-base potential whenever he reaches. Venezia also highlighted Caballero’s rare positional flexibility: he is eligible at second base, shortstop, third base, and the outfield, making him a perfect plug-and-play option for injuries or schedule gaps. If you need speed and lineup versatility at a discount, Venezia says Caballero is your guy.

John Venezia said Jackson Holliday should not be sitting on any waiver wire. Holliday is still available in roughly 27% of Yahoo leagues even though he has caught fire in May, slashing .287/.345/.474 with 5 home runs, 16 RBI, and an 819 OPS. Venezia pointed to Holliday’s 326 BABIP and 118 WRC+ as proof the underlying skills are legit rather than fluky. The former 1.1 pick also benefits from hitting in a loaded Orioles lineup that should offer plenty of run-production opportunities. Venezia views Holliday as a long-term fantasy cornerstone who is already producing and needs to be rostered everywhere right now.

John Venezia urged managers not to let Taylor Ward remain on waivers simply because of his .196 average and .682 OPS. Ward already has 11 home runs and has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with three homers over his last six games, signaling another one of his familiar hot streaks. After posting 25 bombs last season, Ward projects to finish 2025 with a more palatable .240-.260 average once the cold spells level out. Venezia views the current 55% roster rate as too low and recommended bench-stashing Ward now so you have him active when the power binge continues.

John Venezia recommended grabbing Will Benson while the outfielder is scorching. Benson is available in 94% of Yahoo leagues but is slashing .308/.400/.654 with three homers and eight RBI through just 26 at-bats (eight games). That line comes with a .357 BABIP and a 194 wRC+, signals that some regression will come, yet Venezia stressed the upside of rostering a power-speed bat in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. Fantasy managers can stream Benson in plus matchups now, and if the hot streak extends his ownership will spike, making the current 6% roster rate a bargain.

John Venezia advised adding Jonathan Cannon despite Chicago's overall struggles. Cannon is rostered in only 8% of leagues yet has strung together four consecutive quality starts. Over 50 innings he holds a 39-to-17 K:BB, and notably has not issued a walk in his last three outings. Venezia credited a revamped cutter that now sports a 22.5% whiff rate and a 26.9% put-away percentage—more than double last season’s mark—as the driving force behind the surge. With Cannon among the hottest pitchers over the last few weeks, Venezia called him a low-cost pickup who can supply immediate innings and ratio help.

John Venezia said Justin Verlander should be scooped off waivers even as a back-end fantasy starter. The Giants right-hander owns a 4.31 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 40 strikeouts and 16 walks over 48 innings, but Venezia pointed out that Verlander has logged four quality starts in his last five turns. The big reason is a resurgent slider that carries a 32.7% whiff rate, its highest mark in the past three seasons. Because he is rostered in only 36% of Yahoo leagues, Venezia views Verlander as an under-owned veteran who can stabilize ratios while adding strikeout upside as the slider continues to miss bats.