4 Players to Sell High (2025 Fantasy Baseball)

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!

Fantasy Baseball 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?

Paul Goldschmidt (1B – NYY)

“If you can sell Paul Goldschmidt high, make the move while you can. This year, he has career worsts in average exit velocity, hard hit rate, barrel rate, first strike rate, o-swing, and HR/FB rate. The average is buoying his value, and that’s being propped up by a .397 BABIP. I’d trade him away for, well, a lot of players, including but not limited to: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Josh Naylor, Austin Riley, Tyler Soderstrom, Isaac Paredes, Kerry Carpenter.”
– Brandon ‘B_Don’ Myers (Razzball)

“I’m trying to sell high on Paul Goldschmidt. He’s looked great in his first year as a Yankee. He’s batting .343 with an xBA of .307; however, it comes with only five home runs and four steals. His hard-hit rate is down 10% from where it was even in a down year last season, and his average exit velocity is under 90 miles per hour for the first time in his career (excluding 2020). He can’t be expected to maintain a .340 average all year, and this power and speed just isn’t going to cut it. If I could get Christian Yelich for Goldy, I’d do that in a heartbeat.”
– Chase Davis (FantasyPros)

Hayden Birdsong (SP – SF)

“Hayden Birdsong had a great spring and deserved his shot in the Giants rotation. However, he’s still a five-inning pitcher and has no guarantees of sticking in the rotation when Justin Verlander returns. Kyle Harrison is also now back in the rotation; he was dominating AAA before getting recalled and gives the Giants a second lefty in their rotation with more major league experience. Birdsong won’t bring back a ton, but a pitching-needy roster could give you a buy like Brett Baty, who may be stealing the everyday third base job away from Mark Vientos before our very eyes with his recent hot streak.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)

Tyler Mahle (SP – TEX)

“Tyler Mahle has been a pleasant surprise this season. He has a 5-2 record over 11 starts with a 1.80 ERA. He’s pitched at this high level for long enough to get people to buy in. This would be where I look to cash out. Mahle has a just 18% K% with an over eight walk percentage, which equals out to an under 10 K-BB% well below the league average. He has an over two-run differential from his actual ERA of 1.80 to his xERA of 3.85. Look to see if you can find a pitcher-needy team to overpay for a closer or an underperforming bat.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)

Ryan O’Hearn (1B, OF – BAL)

“I am trying to sell Ryan O’Hearn in any league that I have him currently on my roster. He is on an absolute tear right now, hitting .400 in his last 15 games. O’Hearn is a career .252 hitter, so it is just a matter of time before the average begins to regress. Yes, he will continue to hit you home runs, but his fantasy value may not get any higher than it is right now. I would look to get a starting pitcher who is near the top of their team’s rotation in return.”
– Jesse Garcia (FantasyPros)

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