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 to buy low on. They have closely monitored the latest player trends and performance metrics to identify key players you should consider buying low 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. 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 Buy-Low Targets

What one MLB player are you trying to buy low right now and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?

Willy Adames (SS – SF)

“Willy Adames is definitely off to a classic ‘big free agent contract’ press start to 2025. Adames had a career year in 2024 and cashed in with San Francisco. Unfortunately, his .218/.296/.339 slash line is poor, even for the most patient of fantasy managers. The concern was that the Giants’ ballpark would be rough on him as a right-handed power hitter, but ironically, his home stats have been better than the road splits. He has a .257 batting average/.715 OPS at home compared to just a .190 batting average/.576 OPS on the road. Adames may never regain the average and on-base percentage (OBP) strides he made last year, but he’s far better than his start. I would deal a Seth Lugo-level arm and take the leap that he has a solid two-thirds of the season ahead of him. ”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)

Salvador Perez (C, 1B – KC)

“I want to buy low on Salvador Perez. Of the 39 batters with a .380 xwOBA or better, Perez is the only one with an actual wOBA under .300 (his sits at .277). His current batting average is 77 points lower than his expected average, despite continuing to hit the ball hard. I expect things to turn around sooner rather than later for Perez. I’d easily be willing to give up Carson Kelly or Javier Baez for Perez. ”
– Chase Davis (FantasyPros)

Corbin Burnes (SP – ARI)

“It’s been a weird season for Corbin Burnes, where he has a sub-3.00 ERA, yet everyone has been calling for his head. We’ve seen some velo dip in most of the early part of the season before he skipped a start. In his last start against the Dodgers, he blanked them, while seeing his cutter jump back up almost a full mile per hour (MPH). It looked dominant again with a 33% CSW%. His xERA is still over 4.50, but this last start may have been the beginning of his turnaround. Right now, he can probably still be had as an outside the top 25 starting pitcher, and I want to buy.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)

Cole Ragans (SP – KC)

“His ERA, WHIP and BABIP are well above his traditional norm, while his left on base rate, BB/9 and K/9 are all at elite levels and above his career norms. Cole Ragans‘ BABIP suggests some early-season bad luck rather than a trend to be concerned about. With his HR/9 slightly elevated, I suspect his ERA and WHIP are a victim of the small sample size. The stuff is still filthy, shown by 65 strikeouts in 40.2 innings pitched. Ragans pitches for a club in the Midwest, in the Kansas City Royals, that may as well pitch in Ecuador for how they are ignored by the bi-coastal media, making him a fantasy ace that flies under the radar.

He’s every bit as good as Garrett Crochet — despite the elevated ERA and WHIP — and better than Paul Skenes, even though nobody would attempt to claim as such. You don’t need to pay that kind of price to trade for Ragans, but he has significantly more room for improvement the rest of the way than those aces. Tarik Skubal is the only starting pitcher who can make a case for being hands down the better fantasy pitcher, and Ragans hangs with him in K/9. The only starter with Ragans’ kind of nasty stuff while being ignored to this degree is Michael King in San Diego. Pick the best starting pitcher who wasn’t ranked in the top five to begin the season and I’d trade them for Ragans without a blush. ”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)

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