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 Trade Advice
Austin Riley (3B – ATL)
“After enjoying a strong season at the plate in 2022 – one spurred on by a 50.8% hard-hit rate, a 15.7% barrel rate, a .255 ISO, and a .378 xwOBA supporting surface line metrics like a .273 average, a .349 on-base percentage and 38 home runs in 693 plate appearances – Austin Riley hasn’t been quite as productive in 2023. Entering play Tuesday, he was hitting .265 with a .332 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, a pair of stolen bases, a 46.3% hard-hit rate, a 9.7% barrel rate, a .173 ISO, and a .347 xwOBA – all either good, or decidedly above-average set of metrics, but not quite the elite output Riley had last season. Still, the slugger has turned things around as of late as he’s batting .288 with a .339 on-base percentage, an 11.7% barrel rate, and a 49.2% hard-hit rate in 174 plate appearances since May 14. Even better production will come if he keeps making this type of contact on a regular basis, so the window to acquire the 26-year-old third baseman might be closing fast. Jon Gray, Manny Machado, Xander Bogaerts, and Byron Buxton are a handful of players who would make sense to try and trade for Riley. ”
– Ben Rosener (Tigers Rebuild)
Juan Soto (OF – SD)
“Usually, the “buy-low” candidates to consider are those who have fallen so far that fantasy managers are considering a move just for the sake of recouping some value. That isn’t the case with Juan Soto. No one is looking to dump him, but it’s clear that he has not delivered on his early-first round ADP. He is, however, still a top fantasy asset who is currently trending below his career averages for most major categories. A big name like Soto would probably require another big name to make the move — Trea Turner seems like the right fit — so only target him where there is clear value and not an expectation to overpay.”
– Mario Mergola (Sporfolio)
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)
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