Fantasy baseball managers 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 they’re targeting for these trades. Our experts have closely monitored the latest player trends and performance metrics to identify key players you should consider buying low and selling high 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, the Featured Pros are here to guide you through the process.
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2023 Fantasy Baseball: Players to Buy Low and Sell High
What one MLB player are you trying to sell high right now and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Adolis Garcia (OF – TEX)
“Adolis Garcia Garcia started the season on fire with 14 home runs and 49 RBIs through April and May, but his numbers have cooled off drastically in June except for his .278 BA, keeping his value afloat. Garcia has been the definition of streaky this season; with his home run and RBI totals inflated by two crazy monster performances, he is due for some batting average regression, especially considering his .380+ BABIP in June – top 20 in baseball. Currently a top 5 outfielder in both points and rotisserie formats, Garcia carries a substantial amount of weight in the fantasy community right now. If I could find a way to flip him for Sandy Alcantara, who I have faith in for the rest of the season and believe that there is no way he finishes the campaign with an ERA north of 4.00. Or, if not Alcantara, I would try to deal Garcia and someone else in a package for a star like Vladdy. ”
– Rex Rutchik (Left Turns)
Joey Votto (1B – CIN)
“Along with the Reds’ excitement and return to the NL Central division race, we saw the return of Reds mainstay 1B Joey Votto. After a 10-month absence, Votto returned to hit a dinger and a go-ahead two-run single in his return. Fans will want to jump on the bandwagon but don’t believe the hype. He is a feel-good story, but fantasy managers will be better off selling. The veteran 1B is slashing .278/.435/.778 with three homers on the season. However, his xBA is .208. He is also striking out at a career-high 26.1 K%. Votto hit only .205 last season, which is what we should expect to see from him. He is a player I want to move immediately while the hype is still there because it won’t last long. I would take whatever I could get for Votto. ”
– Dennis Sosic (Fantasy Six Pack)
Paul Sewald – (RP – SEA)
“In part due to Andres Munoz missing time on the injured list, Paul Sewald has dominated the save chances early for the Seattle Mariners, logging 14 of the club’s 17 saves as of the beginning of play on Tuesday. However, with Munoz now back in the late-inning mix – the hard-throwing right-hander already has a save so far in 11 appearances – it’s worth wondering how long this will go on with Sewald dominating the ninth-inning chances. Of course, that’s nothing against the veteran, who has been excellent with a 2.64 ERA, a 2.45 FIP, and 12.33 strikeouts per nine frames in 30.2 innings of work. However, we’ve seen this movie before where Sewald gets a decent chunk of the saves only for other relievers (Diego Castillo, Munoz, and Erik Swanson last year; Drew Steckenrider in 2021) to siphon off a notable number of saves themselves. Don’t trade Sewald unless you’ve got a contingency plan or two for saves, but now might be the time to see if you can land a potential impact hitter like Max Muncy or Jose Altuve for the Mariners’ closer. ”
– Ben Rosener (Tigers Rebuild)
Luis Arraez (1B, 2B – MIA)
“It almost feels disrespectful to type this, but the best “sell-high” player right now is Luis Arraez. His batting average continues to hover around .400, and that means that he will remain a hot topic in all baseball circles for the foreseeable future. The more buzz around his name, the more valuable he is in trade talks. It’s hard to argue that his batting average will topple, but trading him now for a solid starting pitcher — someone like Lucas Giolito — means you probably moved him at his peak, where he won’t surprise anyone with a sudden surge of power or speed to help cover any dip in his current production. ”
– Mario Mergola (Sporfolio)
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