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 fantasy baseball 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, analyze the rationale behind each move, and provide 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 Trade Advice: Buy Low/Sell High
Here are players our experts are buying high and selling low.
What one MLB player are you trying to buy low and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?
Cal Raleigh (C – SEA)
“Cal Raleigh still has enough talent to the point where he is still a Top 3 catcher in Baseball despite his slow start and injury. Cal is back now, and while he has not shown the 60 HR side of him this season, he can still be among the league leaders at catcher for the 2nd half of the season. I would trade an elite closer for him like Josh Hader.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Jarren Duran (OF – BOS)
“Jarren Duran just saw his average drop below .200 on the season after registering one hit over the past week. He’s hitting .153 in June, and his strikeout rate has climbed each month, up to 36% over the past three weeks. Yet, he has still contributed power and speed with 12 HR and 11 SB despite the abysmal season. He is a career .258 hitter, but finished top 10 in batting average in the AL as recently as 2024. If the Red Sox are sellers before the trade deadline (as they should be), Duran may find himself out of the worst offense in baseball and in a superior situation like Philadelphia, which should only serve to boost his value.”
– Pierre Camus (Fantasy Endgame)
Esteury Ruiz (OF – MIA) | Zach Gelof (INF – ATH)
“Esteury Ruiz, OF Miami Marlins and Zach Gelof, 2B 3B OF Oakland A’s — At this stage in the season, I’m trying to improve as much as possible while costing me as little as possible to do it. That means not selling my best players in order to acquire someone else’s underperforming ones. Late June isn’t the time to be buying low and selling high. It’s too risky. We know 2025 isn’t going to be Cal Raleigh‘s year, while it is going to be Jacob Misiorowski‘s. Don’t wrap yourself into a pretzel trying to convince yourself Raleigh is a smart buy or that Misiorowski is a smart sell. The best way to buy low is to go shopping on the waiver wire, and the two players I’m targeting there are Esteury Ruiz and Zach Gelof. Ruiz is an extremely talented rabbit showing some unexpected pop who looks like he is playing his way to full-time at-bats. He’s batting .306 with two home runs and six stolen bases in his last 35 ab’s. Gelof is an under-the-radar, sneaky good SB/HR guy who plays all over the field on a team that isn’t good enough to bench a versatile performer. In his last 98 ab’s, he’s got five home runs, two stolen bases, and a .337 batting average. Anybody who doesn’t cripple you in batting average that has dual-threat tools is a guy worth buying low. Even more so when he costs you the last spot on your roster to acquire him.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)
What one MLB player are you trying to sell high right now and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B – TOR)
“Vladimir Guerrero Jr. did it. He finally went yard last week, bringing his total to 4 HR on the season. If you can get anybody of quality, just make the move and get rid of him, as he is single-handedly ruining your team if you drafted him. I would take TJ Rumfield straight up for Vlad if I were stuck with the BUST of the Year 1B option. Vlad only had one year of true power and that was back in 2021, he will be lucky to break 15 HR on the season. Worst 2nd Round Pick in some time.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Davis Martin (SP – CHI)
“It may be too late to sell Davis Martin after a couple of bad starts ballooned his ratios, but his recent bounce-back start could offer hope to teams desperate for pitching help. The negative regression was bound to come for Martin, as he was far overachieving on all expected stats and still has further to go before he catches up to his 3.85 xERA. Martin simply isn’t a great pitcher, as evidenced by a Stuff+ rating of 91 that is the seventh-worst among qualified pitchers. Martin is more of a sell-while-you-still-can at this point, but it’s worth getting whatever you can for him.”
– Pierre Camus (Fantasy Endgame)
Ben Rice (C/1B – NYY)
“Ben Rice, Ca/1B New York Yankees – The best way to sell high is to do it with a player that other owners can’t help but fall head over heels to acquire. Like an aging Giannis in basketball. Good luck, Miami Heat. The easiest place to find that is at catcher, where the really valuable ones stand out like a sore thumb. Ben Rice leads catchers and is fourth league-wide in home runs with 22. What makes Rice even more irresistible? He qualifies at catcher even though he hasn’t played a single game at the position in 2026. By the time 2026 ends, Rice will have DH’ed more games than he caught in 2025. If all of this isn’t appealing enough for the buyers, Rice has only six home runs in his last 100 at-bats. He’s already regressing in what will turn out to be the longest season of his career. I’d target disappointing, elite sluggers like Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto, or Junior Caminero to start. After striking out there, I’d move on to Corbin Carroll and Jackson Chourio before “settling” for Brice Turang.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)
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