Weekend Waiver Wire Adds! White Sox Promoting Noah Schultz! (4/13 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Fantasy Baseball Today11mApril 13, 2026

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On this episode of Fantasy Baseball Today Express, hosts Frank Stample and Chris Towers discuss key waiver wire additions following the weekend, with a major focus on the Chicago White Sox promoting 22-year-old left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz to the majors. Schultz, a former first-round pick with elite stuff—including a high-velocity fastball and devastating slider—has shown strong control and dominance in his first three AAA starts, making him a high-upside, low-cost add in most fantasy leagues despite past injury and control issues. The hosts also highlight Sam Antonacci, a 16% rostered outfielder with elite on-base skills, speed, and emerging power potential, who could be a breakout Roto asset if promoted. Other waiver wire pickups include Jacob Junis, who’s taking on the closer role for the Rangers despite limited upside, and depth options like Jake Bowers and Carlos Cortez, who could thrive in favorable matchups. The episode emphasizes strategic roster moves for both shallow and deep leagues, with a strong emphasis on high-upside, low-ownership players.

Key Takeaways
1

Noah Schultz is a high-upside, low-cost add due to elite stuff and strong early AAA performance, despite past control and injury concerns.

2

Sam Antonacci offers Roto-league value with on-base skills, speed, and emerging power—potential Nico Hoerner-type profile.

3

Jacob Junis is worth a low-cost pickup in deeper leagues as a potential closer, though long-term reliability is questionable.

4

Jake Bowers and Carlos Cortez are strong depth options in deeper leagues, especially with favorable matchups and injury-driven opportunities.

5

Monitor Jorge Soler’s suspension appeal—his hot hand could be valuable if he avoids a ban.

Chapters
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2 min

White Sox Promote Noah Schultz

Noah Schultz has the kind of talent to overcome that. He is a 6'10 lefty who pitches from a low arm slot. There are not a lot of pitchers who give you a look like this.

Highlight
2:00
2 min

Evaluating Noah Schultz's Fantasy Upside

Chris Towers breaks down Schultz’s elite pitch profile, injury history, and recent AAA performance, arguing that his high ceiling justifies a roster move despite past struggles.

4:00
2 min

Sam Antonacci: The Next Roto Breakout?

If Sam Antonacci is a 8 to 10 homer guy at the major league level with his on-base skills and his speed, this could be a Nico Horner type profile.

Highlight
6:00
2 min

Jacob Junis and the Closer Role

The discussion turns to Jacob Junis, who’s been given the closer role by the Rangers, with both hosts acknowledging his limited long-term upside but recommending a low-cost pickup.

8:00
2 min

Outfield Depth and Injury Replacements

The hosts evaluate several outfield options due to injuries, including Evan Carter, Jorge Soler, Angel Martinez, Jake Bowers, and Carlos Cortez, highlighting Bowers and Cortez as top targets.

High-Impact Quotes
If Sam Antonacci is a 8 to 10 homer guy at the major league level with his on-base skills and his speed, this could be a Nico Horner type profile.
Chris Towers4:55
Viral: 88.0
Noah Schultz has the kind of talent to overcome that. He is a 6'10 lefty who pitches from a low arm slot. There are not a lot of pitchers who give you a look like this.
Chris Towers1:34
Viral: 85.0
I think it's worth taking a chance on Noah Schultz anyway, just in case because it's one of those situations where if the median outcomes aren't so impressive for fantasy, the high-end ones could be really special.
Chris Towers2:01
Viral: 75.0
Speakers

Hosts

Frank StampleChris Towers
Topics Discussed
Waiver Wire Additions95%Pitcher Promotions90%High-Upside Rookies88%Fantasy Baseball Strategy85%Roto League Optimization80%Player Projection78%Injury Replacement Targets75%Closer Role Stability70%
People & Brands

Chris Towers

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18xNeutral

Noah Schultz

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14xPositive

Frank Stample

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12xNeutral

Sam Antonacci

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9xPositive

Chicago White Sox

other

8xNeutral

Jacob Junis

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7xMixed

Rangers

other

6xNeutral

Jake Bowers

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5xPositive

Jorge Soler

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4xMixed

Carlos Cortez

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4xPositive

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