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 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?
Ben Rice (1B – NYY)
“Ben Rice has nine homers and 20 RBI, but the league seems to be adjusting to him in recent weeks. He’s hitting just .218 over the last 30 days and has struggled mightily against LHP (.176 BA/.655 OPS). If he ends up in a straight platoon, that will affect his counting stats as the season goes on, plus there’s some compression in the first base market. Christian Walker has struggled, Tristan Casas is out for the year, and plenty of managers may be willing to overpay for Rice. I would take Walker straight up ROS for him or maybe pry away a struggling Lawrence Butler.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)
Kodai Senga (SP – NYM)
“Kodai Senga has a 1.43 ERA over nine starts. His xERA on the year is still a very nice 3.20 ERA, but over the last month, Senga’s xFIP is 4.13 to his 1.95 ERA in that period. On the year, he has a 23% K% and a 10% BB rate, while over the last month, he has averaged under 9 K’s per nine and almost five walks per nine. Add that to some dimensioned velo on his fastball, I would like to maximize Senga’s value by trading now, until regression comes for him.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)
Andy Pages (OF – LAD)
“Andy Pages for sure. His underlying metrics point to a player poised for a significant drop in production. His value will never be higher. I’d try trading him for someone like Lawrence Butler, Yordan Alvarez (if the current owner is frustrated with him), or Spencer Schwellenbach.”
– Blake Meyer (FantasyPros)
Geraldo Perdomo (SS – ARI)
“If you check out the FantasyPros Fantasy Baseball Stats page, Geraldo Perdomo is 10th in VBR for the season. Think about that. Perdomo has been a Top 10 player in fantasy through the first two months of the season. I can’t imagine his value being any higher than it is right now, so I am selling for everything I can get right now. He already has six home runs through 48 games despite never hitting more than six in an entire season. And it’s a similar story for stolen bases, where he already has 11 despite 43rd percentile sprint speed and never stealing more than 16 bags in a season before. His expected batting average is 45 points lower than his actual batting average, and his xSLG and xwOBA are also significantly lower than his actual numbers. See what you can get for him before the bottom falls out. Maybe try for pitchers like Max Meyer, Drew Rasmussen, Kris Bubic, Clay Holmes, Jesus Luzardo (that one might be a dream, but it doesn’t hurt to ask!), Chris Bassitt, or Tony Gonsolin.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)
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