Fantasy baseball enthusiasts are always looking for an edge in their leagues, and one strategy that can pay off is buying low on struggling players and selling high on those who have exceeded expectations. Below, our featured experts take a closer look at some players that they’re targeting for these types of trades. Our experts have been closely monitoring the latest player trends and performance metrics to identify key players you should consider buying low and selling high in order to maximize your roster’s potential.

By leveraging our exclusive trade analyzer and relying on advanced metrics and our comprehensive player rankings and player projections, our experts have determined which players you should be targeting in trades, and which ones you should be looking to move. So, whether you’re in need of a roster shake-up or simply looking to capitalize on a player’s hot streak, this article is here to guide you through the process.

Let’s dive into these trade recommendations, analyzing the rationale behind each move and providing you with actionable advice to help you dominate your league. And don’t forget to check out our other fantasy baseball resources to help you stay ahead of the competition all season long. Happy trading!

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Players to Buy Low and Sell High

Which one MLB player are you trying to buy low and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?

Aaron Judge (OF – NYY)
“The player that I am trying to buy low is Aaron Judge (NYY – OF). He’s just come off of the DL after missing the past 10 games. He’s underperformed to date, but I expect his power to resume, maybe not to 2022 standards, but high enough to carry your team higher in your league standings. I’m willing to give up any player on my team, especially any players that are off to a great start, but I don’t anticipate them continuing at this level. ”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

Josh Naylor (1B,OF – CLE)
“Josh Naylor is a player I am targeting as a perfect buy low candidate this week. The slugger continues to make solid contact as evidenced by a 79.0% contact rate so far this season. The 25-year-old will just need to hope for better luck with the hard contact hopefully translating into more power and run production moving forward for fantasy managers. I would be willing to give up an over-producing utility option to pry Naylor away from panicked fantasy managers.”
– Chris Schommer (FantasyPros)

Christian Yelich (OF – MIL)
“I am looking to acquire Christian Yelich wherever possible. Yelich has a .244 batting average with four home runs and seven steals. Those numbers are more or less in line with his last two seasons and might not jump off the page. But he is still a top-20 fantasy outfielder to this point, and I think there is room for improvement. Yelich’s expected batting average is 40 points higher than his current number, and his expected slugging is higher than Mookie Betts‘. I am not suggesting he will be as good as Betts going forward, but he has top-50 overall upside in my estimation. If you have a surplus of infielders, I would look to trade a player like Willy Adames or Tim Anderson for Yelich. ”
– Mick Ciallela (Fantrax)

Zack Wheeler (SP – PHI)
“I don’t want to give up on Zack Wheeler anytime soon. His 3-2 record and 4.26 ERA may make some nervous but his underlying numbers should display confidence. Wheeler possesses a 10.89 K/9 and a career-low 0.24 HR/9. His 3.57 xERA aligns with his career 3.45 ERA. His 28.8 Hard Hit% and 2.9 Barrel suggests positive regression is upcoming and I want to jump all in on Wheeler and buy low by selling high on any of the latest hot pickups. ”
– Dennis Sosic (Fantasy Six Pack)

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What one MLB player are you trying to sell high right now and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?

Trea Turner (SS – PHI)
“I’m trying to sell high on Trea Turner. A consensus top 5 pick to start the season, Turner is barely in the top 200 rankings based on his performance to date. His lackluster 0.264 batting average is troublesome. He’s striking out at a percentage rate close to 25%. I’d like to get in return a player that is off to a slow start, but I think he will heat up soon, and that is Fernando Tatis Jr. He’s batting .290 with 4 home runs, 10 RBI, and 10 runs scored with a small sample size of 70 at bats. His numbers will pick up with more at bats, while maintaining his present batting average. ”
– Jeff Boggis (Fantasy Football Empire)

Bryce Elder (SP – ATL)
“Bryce Elder is someone I am attempting to sell high while I still can. The right-hander is off to a terrific start to the season as part of a revamped Atlanta rotation, posting a 1.11 WHIP so far this season. However, the 23-year-old has been more lucky than good, posting a 49.6% hard hit rate in seven starts on the mound. Fantasy managers that have been burned by poor pitching selections, such as Carlos Rodon, would be worth offloading Elder on.”
– Chris Schommer (FantasyPros)

Cody Bellinger (OF – CHC)
“I hate saying this because I am rooting for him, but I am trying to sell Cody Bellinger based on his hot start. I do not think anyone expects him to keep up his current pace as a first-round fantasy value. However, I believe the drop may be more drastic than most expect. Bellinger’s expected slugging is lower than Yelich’s, despite him holding a .180 advantage in slugging so far this year. And his Statcast metrics do not exactly jump off the page. The only category where Bellinger qualifies as even a 70th-percentile player is his strikeout rate. I do think his improvement in that area will raise his floor. That means (I think) it’s safe to say we will not see a repeat of the .192 batting average he carried between 2021 and 2022. Still, I do not consider Bellinger a top-100 hitter moving forward. I would much rather have Masataka Yoshida than Bellinger from this point on. If you cannot swing that type of move, I would consider prying away Jose Altuve or Giancarlo Stanton from an impatient manager if you have the flexibility on your bench. ”
– Mick Ciallela (Fantrax)

Shane Bieber (SP – CLE)
“A brief sweep of Shane Bieber’s numbers and fantasy managers might feel ecstatic with the Guardians ace. However, a deeper dive illustrates why the right-hander’s current numbers are fool’s gold. Bieber is extremely fortunate with this current output. He has produced career lows with an 18.8K% and 23.4 Whiff% while surrendering career-highs with 93.9 EV and 48.7 Hard Hit%. His 4.57 xERA is supported by career highs of .277 xBA and .431 xSLG. Fantasy managers should be nervous that is status as a top-ten SP is in jeopardy and sell high to acquire an elite hitter.”
– Dennis Sosic (Fantasy Six Pack)

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