{"id":2752,"date":"2026-08-17T09:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=2752"},"modified":"2026-08-17T09:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T09:36:03","slug":"fantasy-baseball-week-22-hitters-sleepers-waiver-targets-and-best-matchups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=2752","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy baseball Week 22 hitters: Sleepers, waiver targets and best matchups"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether you’re in need of an injury fill-in or just a hot-hand play, Scott White has you covered with 10 sleeper hitters for the upcoming scoring period, all\u00a0rostered in less than 80 percent<\/strong>\u00a0of CBS Sports leagues. They’re not must-starts by any estimation, but they’re often the best you’ll find off the waiver wire.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sleeper hitters for Week 22 (Aug. 17-23)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\t \t \t \t \tBest hitter matchups for Week 22<\/h3>\n

1. Guardians<\/a><\/strong> SF3, @COL3
2. Reds<\/a><\/strong> STL5, @ARI3
3. Red Sox<\/a><\/strong> ARI3, SF3
4. Rockies<\/a><\/strong> LAD3, CLE3
5. Dodgers<\/a><\/strong> @COL3, PIT3<\/p>\n

\t \t \t \t \tWorst hitter matchups for Week 22<\/h3>\n

1. Blue Jays<\/a><\/strong> @TB3, @NYY3
2. Giants<\/a><\/strong> @CLE3, @BOS3
3. Orioles<\/a><\/strong> @TB1, NYY3, TB3
4. Pirates<\/a><\/strong> DET3, @LAD3
5. Mariners<\/a><\/strong> @MIL3, CHC3<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n