Fantasy managers searching the waiver wire should target a pair of American League Central rookies who both posted top-10 fantasy point totals last week. Travis Bazzana and Carter Jensen are widely available in ESPN leagues despite their impressive performances. Bazzana, the 2024 first overall pick, stepped into Cleveland's leadoff spot while Jose Ramirez recovers from a hamate fracture. He delivered 34 fantasy points with a .429/.520/.952 slash line and three home runs, including two in an 8-1 win over Houston.

Jensen's season turnaround makes him equally attractive. After struggling through his first 59 games, the Royals catcher has hit .375/.407/.708 with three homers and 11 RBIs over his last 12 contests. His strikeout rate dropped from 30.2% to 14.8% while maintaining a 51.1% hard-hit rate in June. Both players offer category coverage and positional flexibility that fantasy managers crave during this stretch run.

Deeper league options include Endy Rodriguez in Pittsburgh and Matt Shaw with the Cubs, while Joshua Baez could provide power in NL-only formats. Shane Bieber's return from elbow inflammation gives him two-start potential against middling offenses. These rookies aren't just hot streaks—they're legitimate contributors who can impact fantasy championships.