Mike Maer highlighted Brady Singer as an intriguing deep league waiver pickup due to his meaningful adjustments early this season. Singer shifted his pitch usage by largely eliminating his sweeper and reducing slider reliance, instead adding an effective cutter. Maer saw this cutter-slider repertoire as significantly stronger in terms of pitch tunneling and deception, noting Singer looked very good in his most recent start. Despite long-standing prospect fatigue with Singer, Maer encouraged fantasy managers in deeper formats to capitalize on what appears to be Singer's effective pitch-mix modification.

Mike Maer stressed that Jesus Luzardo and Dustin May should be universally added immediately if available, both with a roster percentage under 50%. Maer labeled them urgent pickups based on stellar early-season pitching performances, reminding fantasy managers they've been previously overlooked and forgotten due to injuries or inconsistencies. explicitly emphasizing Luzardo's outstanding raw stuff and potential to deliver ace-level production moving forward.

Mike Maer recommended targeting Otto Lopez on waiver wires, particularly if managers need short-term middle infield help. Lopez currently sits around 46% rostered, according to consensus metrics. Maer warned Lopez's unexpected early power surge likely won't last, but stressed Lopez's steady batting average and reliable stolen base potential make him worth rostering while he's hot. Acknowledging Lopez may not become a season-long hold, Maer sees him as a solid short-term waiver addition offering immediate, much-needed stolen base assistance from the middle infield position.

Mike Maer reinforced concerns regarding Andres Gimenez's fantasy value due to the Blue Jays' notably reduced willingness to run on the bases. Maer underlined that Gimenez was typically drafted for his 30-steal potential and a reliable fantasy floor of speed. Given Toronto's base-stealing philosophy shift, Maer estimates Gimenez's best-case scenario for 2025 includes a .280 average with just 10 home runs and a maximum of 20 stolen bases, which is notably below initial expectations. Despite speculation of potentially juiced baseballs improving Gimenez's outlook slightly, Maer found limited upside and stated clearly he doubts Gimenez will exceed 20 stolen bases unless the Blue Jays substantially alter their strategy.

Mike Maer identified Willson Contreras as an excellent buy-low candidate after an extremely poor start to the season (0 for 19, nine strikeouts with no positive counting stats). Given the scarcity at catcher and Contreras' guaranteed role and past production history, owners panic-dropping or trading Contreras at a discount provide savvy fantasy managers an opportunity to acquire him cheaply. Maer expressed strong confidence in Contreras bouncing back to produce solid end-of-year numbers, warranting a trade for him early in the season.

Mike Maer encouraged fantasy managers to buy low on William Contreras after his disappointing early-season performance (2 for 16, .125 average). Given the thin waiver-wire options at the catcher position and Contreras' secure and prominent lineup spot, Maer asserted that panicking managers early in the year create favorable trade conditions. Even acquiring Contreras at his original draft price represents great value, according to Maer, since end-of-year numbers and consistent playing time make a resurgence highly likely.

Mike Maer urged managers to immediately sell high on Eugenio Suarez following the third baseman's hot start featuring five early-season home runs and a .278 batting average. Maer explained Suarez's value is at its peak as owners needing power or a third base anchor become desperate early in the season. Citing Suarez's volatile track record, Maer reminded listeners of Suarez's historically low floor, which has included batting averages near or below .200. Given this risk and uncertainty around sustained production, Maer believes Suarez should be traded now for a safer return before regression inevitably strikes again.