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Week 1 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Top 5 Free Agents

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The fantasy baseball season may have just started, but there have already been countless injuries and demotions around the fantasy world. As a result, many impatient owners will be looking to fill some holes in their lineup this weekend. So to help you fill out your roster, here are the top-five free agents to add off the Week 1 fantasy baseball waiver wire.

5. SP Juan Nicasio, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Nicasio was untouchable this spring. He didn’t allow a single earned run in 15 innings of work while striking out 24 batters and holding opposing hitters to a .189 batting average. Nicasio hasn't skipped a beat in the regular season and the veteran starter will be a steal off the waiver wire this weekend. Ownership: 26.4 percent (ESPN)

Nicasio was untouchable this spring. He didn’t allow a single earned run in 15 innings of work while striking out 24 batters and holding opposing hitters to a .189 batting average. Nicasio hasn't skipped a beat in the regular season and the veteran starter will be a steal off the waiver wire this weekend. Ownership: 26.4 percent (ESPN)

4. SP Aaron Sanchez, Toronto Blue Jays

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Sanchez has spent the majority of his MLB career in the bullpen, but the young fireballer is finally getting a chance to stick in the rotation. The right-hander has an electric fastball that averages over 95 MPH to go along with an extremely deceiving curveball. He is one of the top young arms in fantasy and will be a must-add across the board, especially in dynasty formats. Ownership: 37.1 percent (ESPN)

Sanchez has spent the majority of his MLB career in the bullpen, but the young fireballer is finally getting a chance to stick in the rotation. The right-hander has an electric fastball that averages over 95 MPH to go along with an extremely deceiving curveball. He is one of the top young arms in fantasy and will be a must-add across the board, especially in dynasty formats. Ownership: 37.1 percent (ESPN)

3. C Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals

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After years of All-Star production, Molina's numbers have plummeted in recent seasons. His batting average dipped down .270 in 2015 to go along with only four home runs. However, the veteran has looked very impressive this spring, and if he can stay healthy, he should easily finish among the top-10 fantasy backstops. Ownership: 50.5 percent (ESPN)

After years of All-Star production, Molina's numbers have plummeted in recent seasons. His batting average dipped down .270 in 2015 to go along with only four home runs. However, the veteran has looked very impressive this spring, and if he can stay healthy, he should easily finish among the top-10 fantasy backstops. Ownership: 50.5 percent (ESPN)

2. SS Jean Segura, Arizona Diamondbacks

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After a red-hot spring (.469 AVG), Segura has been relentless this week. He is 6-for-14 (.429 AVG) with three RBI, one home run and one stolen base. Even better, Segura will be 2B-eligible by the end of the month. Segura will be one of the top infielders to find on the waiver wire in Week 1. Ownership: 50.2 percent (ESPN)

After a red-hot spring (.469 AVG), Segura has been relentless this week. He is 6-for-14 (.429 AVG) with three RBI, one home run and one stolen base. Even better, Segura will be 2B-eligible by the end of the month. Segura will be one of the top infielders to find on the waiver wire in Week 1. Ownership: 50.2 percent (ESPN)

1. RP Luke Gregerson, Houston Astros

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Houston paid a pretty penny to bring in Ken Giles this offseason and everyone assumed he would walk into the closer role. However, the Astros gave Gregerson the first save opportunity of the season and the veteran appears to be in line to handle the ninth inning duties in 2016. He will be a top-10 closer as long as he can hang onto to the job. Ownership: 53.9 percent (ESPN)

Houston paid a pretty penny to bring in Ken Giles this offseason and everyone assumed he would walk into the closer role. However, the Astros gave Gregerson the first save opportunity of the season and the veteran appears to be in line to handle the ninth inning duties in 2016. He will be a top-10 closer as long as he can hang onto to the job. Ownership: 53.9 percent (ESPN)

Adam McGill is a writer for RantSports.
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