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 look closely at some players they’re targeting for these trades. They 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, comprehensive player rankings, and player projections, our experts have determined which players you should target in trades and which ones you should look to move. So, whether you need a roster shake-up or simply want to capitalize on a player’s hot streak, this article is here to guide you through the process.
Let’s examine these trade recommendations, analyzing the rationale behind each move and providing you with actionable advice to help you dominate your league. 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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Fantasy Baseball Players to 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?
Shota Imanaga (SP – CHC)
“Despite a 2.22 ERA, Shota Imanaga is struggling right now. His K/9 has dropped from 9.03 to 6.67 this season, while his 4.03 xERA, 4.45 FIP, and 4.86 xFIP are all extremely troubling. These numbers suggest a reckoning is coming for that ERA and coming quickly. Not to mention his near 90% LOB% is unsustainable. A straight-up swap for a slow-starting Aaron Nola (who has a much longer track record) or a bat like Anthony Santander would be a nice return.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)
Nick Pivetta (SP – SD)
“Nick Pivetta is pitching out of his mind right now in his first season with the Padres. Through five starts and 30 innings, he has 30 strikeouts to go with four wins, a 1.20 ERA, and a 0.77 WHIP. But we’ve seen this movie before. The strikeouts have always been there, but he has a career 4.66 ERA, and that ERA has settled somewhere between 4.04 and 4.53 in each of the last four seasons. He’s gone on hot streaks like this in the past, and the regression usually brings the numbers back down to Earth. I’m happy to sell high while I can, and I would be happy to take someone like Taylor Ward, Kristian Campbell, Brandon Nimmo, Steven Kwan, or Luis Arraez, depending on what I needed on offense.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)
George Springer (OF – TOR)
“I hate to play the injury game, but George Springer is still healthy and producing at a high rate, and I want to capitalize on this before it goes south. He has an unsustainable .444 BABIP, and both his walk rate and strikeout rate are much higher than his career average. Maybe someone in your league will believe that this will be the year he avoids the IL, but I’m not trusting an oft-injured 35-year-old at this point. If I could move him for someone like Tommy Edman plus another piece that fits in my roster, I’d have no trouble doing so.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)
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