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?
George Kirby (SP – SEA)
“George Kirby – He’s close to returning, which eats a bit into the ability to buy low. It was easier to do that about two weeks ago. There still looks to be one more rehab start, though, which may hold back some of the top-end value. Pitching injuries could make him more expensive, but also could make owners worried about it in general, and look to sell before he comes back. Luis Castillo‘s struggles and Logan Gilbert‘s injury could help bring the value down. My hope here, though, is that Kirby could come back and jump right into the top-10 starting pitchers. If you can get him for 90 cents on the dollar, I am looking to aggressively buy a usually durable deep inning pitcher.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)
Dylan Cease (SP – SD)
“Dylan Cease has had a rough start to the year. The good news is that his velocity is still fine, and his 10.4 K/9 is still elite. Walks and inefficiencies have been his undoing, but Cease has struggled in the past with these issues in his White Sox days. He spoiled us last season with near perfection. His 5.21 ERA is higher than his xERA (4.21) and FIP (3.33). It’s not often you can acquire an ace, so maybe take an overperforming Pete Crow-Armstrong who still has a ton of swing and miss in his game and flip him for Cease.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)
Salvador Perez (C, 1B – KC)
“It is weird to suggest buying low on a catcher, but Salvador Perez qualifies at 1B in most leagues, so hear me out. Perez is ranked 17th in xwOBA (.408) while his current wOBA is at a terrible .297. His batting average is .240, but his xBA is an absurdly high .324. And to round out the slash line, his current slugging percentage of .380 is supposed to be .593. What gives? It’s challenging to identify what’s off with his profile when looking at Statcast and FanGraphs. His BABIP aligns with his career average, and his strikeout and walk rates are also typical. Essentially, Perez may be experiencing a run of intensely lousy luck. If you need help at 1B or play in a two-catcher league, I’d offer someone like Hunter Goodman to acquire him.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)
Bryan Reynolds (OF – PIT)
“Bryan Reynolds is batting just .224 on the season, including a .167 batting average through the first week of May. The counting stats remain solid, but the Reynolds manager may be getting frustrated by the low average, especially of late. But when I look under the hood, most of Reynolds’s expected stats are in line with 2024 and with what he has done in previous seasons. And his .359 xwOBA (wOBA measures quality of contact and is my preferred metric for just how real or fake a player’s recent production is) is significantly higher than his .287 wOBA. Ditto for his xSLG (.533 vs. 361) and xBA (.268 vs. .224). I’m looking to acquire Reynolds and lock in his high floor if I can ship off a pitcher in this range for him: Bailey Ober, Sonny Gray, Bryan Woo, Robbie Ray, MacKenzie Gore, Ryan Pepiot, Nathan Eovaldi.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)
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