How to Auto Add Players in Yahoo Fantasy
If you are searching "how to auto add players in Yahoo fantasy," you are probably trying to solve a timing problem: waivers clear early, you are busy, or your league mates are faster to the pickup.
In most Yahoo leagues, you cannot "auto add" players natively with a built-in Yahoo feature. The best workaround is using a tool that lets you schedule your pickups ahead of time so you do not have to babysit the waiver wire.
For the main idea, start here: What is a Fantasy Pick Up Automator?
The practical way to "auto add" in Yahoo fantasy
Here is the realistic method most managers mean when they say "auto add":
- Decide your target add. Pick the player you want to add (streamer, injury replacement, schedule play). If you are new to streaming and why it matters, start here.
- Know when waivers / free agents process in your league. Some leagues use waivers daily, some are mostly free agents, some use FAAB. You need to know when your league processes moves. For timing details, see Best Time to Add Players on Yahoo Fantasy.
- Schedule the pickup (instead of relying on being awake). A tool like EarlyBird Fantasy lets you schedule your pickup time so it runs automatically when timing matters, like right when waivers clear or before the first game.
Why this helps most in NBA and NHL
NBA and NHL are the biggest timing wins because schedules create streaming advantages, and role changes/injuries happen fast. For the step-by-step streaming framework, read How do I stream effectively in fantasy sports?.