waiver wire
Unclaimed player pool
The waiver wire is a system in fantasy sports leagues that allows teams to claim players who aren't currently on any roster.
When a player is dropped or goes unclaimed in a draft, they enter the waiver wire, where teams can bid or claim them in priority order.
I grabbed him off the waiver wire after his breakout game.
The term evokes older wire-service communication, though claims now happen digitally.
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Eligible players currently available
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