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 Buy Low
What one MLB player are you trying to buy low and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Alex Bregman (3B – BOS)
“Alex Bregman has gotten off to a slow start in Boston. Going into April he’s hitting just .221 with no runs and no RBI. The stink of Devers strikeouts is passing over a little to Bregman, which might make him an easier buy. I still believe he is going to rake in Boston with big home run and RBI numbers for the year. Maybe it was also nice to see him tweet his new order of a Torpedo bat as well. I’d be willing to buy between 90% and 95% on the dollar as far as what I would trade. Maybe a very nice Jesus Luzardo start of the season gets someone excited to talk about Bregman. Either way, poke around.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)
Bailey Ober (SP – MIN)
“Bailey Ober may be the worst first start pitcher in the history of baseball. In his first games of season he has a 12.36 ERA and a 2.14 WHIP for his career. Take out those starts and you get a career 3.42 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP. Simply stunning. Ober made good strides in 2024 and I expect a bounce back. The window will close quickly on him if history teaches us anything. ”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)
Bowden Francis (SP,RP – TOR)
“Rafael Devers is the easy answer here, but if I know Fantasy owners – and I do – his owners are going to dig in their heels and refuse to dump a sinking ship when it’s taking on THIS much water. So, I’m going with Toronto Blue Jay SP/RP Bowden Francis. He was a tale of two people in 2024. Tale one, early season horror show. Tale two, second half beauty after dumping the beast with a filthy K/9 and ratios and Batting Average Against numbers that over a full season is Cy Young caliber. In the pre-season he ranked #238 on Yahoo, has started his season with four strikeouts, a Quality Start, a W and he qualifies as both a SP and RP. When Francis has six starts, 28 innings pitched and 25 strikeouts in early May with the third best ratios in the AL East his owners are not going to be taking your calls. I’d be happy selling a second-tier closer, a risky but spicy name like Robbie Ray or, if I could get a kicker in a 2 for 2 type swap to close it, a sell-high guy like Zach Eflin.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)
Matt Olson (1B – ATL)
“Matt Olson is worth buying low if his owner is concerned. Even in a bad year, Olson had 29 HRs, 78/98, and .247. He’s had bad luck so far this season including a .231 BABIP and one HR pulled back in by Tatis. Very limited sample obviously, but he has the best hard hit rate (69.2%), average exit velocity (97.4 mph), and barrel rate (30.8%) of his career. He’s not striking out with his best K rate in 4 years and a 25% walk rate (best of his career). Some guys that I might try and move for him would include Josh Naylor, Seiya Suzuki, Jose Altuve, and Freddie Freeman. ”
– Brandon ‘B_Don’ Myers (Razzball)
William Contreras (C – MIL) & Willson Contreras (C,1B – STL)
“Week 1 is Panic Week for fantasy baseball managers. All of March and April is Panic Month, really. Fantasy managers are getting into early holes in their leagues and worrying about being able to dig their way out. That leads to bad decisions, like dropping players or selling low on players like the Contreras brothers. William Contreras, the consensus C1 or C2 heading into the season, is 2-for-16 (.125 AVG) to start the season. If you sort the FantasyPros MLB stats page by VBR, he’s 297 out of the default Top 300. For Willson Contreras, you have to adjust the filter because he is 394 out of 394 (Rafael Devers is 392 if you need a quick comparison) after going 0-for-19 with 9 Ks. And if someone wants to panic sell or drop either one of them, I’ll gladly buy low. Everyday catchers who put up solid production are not easy to find, and these are two of the best. Let others panic about this position. ”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)
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