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Top MLB Waiver Targets: Hicks, O'Hearn Shine Week 2
4/5/2026
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- Week 2 of the 2026 MLB season prompts fantasy managers to target waiver pickups.
- Liam Hicks of the Miami Marlins is batting .368 with three homers and 12 RBIs, making him a strong FAAB bid target around 10–15%.
- Ryan O'Hearn of the Pittsburgh Pirates is hitting .381, and Andres Gimenez of the Toronto Blue Jays is batting .346.
- Emerson Hancock and Andrew Painter are emerging as valuable pitching options.
