MLB·ANALYSIS·September 1, 2026 08:16 AM ET

Coby Mayo a buy as fantasy baseball waiver options tighten

Andrew Painter also enters the add conversation

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

What happened: Trea Turner is listed as a hold option in the same set of fantasy recommendations.

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Why it matters: Mayo's production against left-handed pitching has made him a prominent late-season fantasy target.

By the numbers: Against left-handed pitching this season, Mayo has a .325 average, 15 home runs, a 1.148 OPS and a 218 wRC+ across at least 130 plate appearances.

What to watch: Monitor Mayo's playing time and Painter's role as September roster decisions develop.

Sources

The New York Times 2026-09-01T12:08:25.616556+00:00

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