FantasyPros Staff | Wed, Jul 8th 2026, 12:25pm EDT

6 Fantasy Baseball Players to Trade Now (2026)

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!

Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice: Buy Low/Sell High

Here are the players our experts are buying high and selling low.

What one MLB player are you trying to buy low on and why? Also, who are you willing to give up for him?

Sonny Gray (SP – BOS)

“Buying low is about finding value, which often has less to do with a player’s abilities and more about how we in the media perceive a player or have noticed that a player is performing well over any given small sample size. That’s Mr. Sonny Gray, both over his last 33 innings and for the 2026 season in its entirety. He isn’t a youthful flame thrower, showing he’s a star in the making like Jacob Misiorowski. That is a sell-high profile. Gray is a veteran who has always had a unique command of a relatively average fastball, velocity-wise, paired with a special breaking ball. An ERA of 1.62 and a WHIP of 0.87, with 38 punchouts in his last 33.1 innings pitched, to go along with 2.61/1.10 ERA/WHIP ratios on the season. Gray has more than turned managers a profit based on his draft day ADP of 101, all while being more or less absent from the Fantasy conversation. That’s how you get value in a buy-low scenario. I don’t think it would require a Logan Gilbert or Drew Rasmussen to pry Gray away from an opponent, but I’d pay that price if it did. Both are higher-profile surprises while being more or less the same player during this snapshot. Hot take. Paul Skenes K/9 is slightly better, but both Skenes and Gray are basically the same guy, not only in the last month, but for the season. There is absolutely no way any fantasy owner or analyst would suggest Gray = Skenes… except me. If you can finagle a Sonny Gray and Otto Lopez of Miami for Skenes type of trade, then you are a fantasy god.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B – TOR)

“Okay, let’s have a real talk about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for just a second. Yes, he has been awful. Chances are good that if you spent a pick on him in the top four rounds, you are not having a great time. But is he THIS bad? His batting average is .263, but xBA is in his career average range of .290. While he is not even kind of “slugging” right now, his xSLG is 60 points higher than his current. Guerrero is only barreling the ball 6.8% of the time, whereas his career number is 11.4%. He has also dealt with injuries in the first half of the season, so there is plenty of risk to buying (extremely) low on him. Ryan O’Hearn just hit three home runs and drove in 10 in Tuesday’s game, and all of his expected numbers suggest significant regression on the horizon. Is it worth offering that swap to managers in your leagues? Yeah, I think so.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)

Munetaka Murakami (1B, 3B – CWS)

“Munetaka Murakami is starting his rehab assignment this week, which means there is a good chance we see him back on the White Sox before the All-Star break. Before the hamstring injury, there were a few who were putting up the numbers Murakami was putting up, and his pricetag is not as high. He is also +750 to win AL Rookie of the Year, which are great odds. If you have an extra closer like Jacob Latz or Bryan Baker, either could get you a true power threat.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

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

Justin Wrobleski (SP, RP – LAD)

“Buying low and selling high is about where you, as a fantasy manager, are on the learning curve and the perception of a player. An ascending young player is often overrated, while an aging veteran is routinely doubted and written off. Pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates or the Miami Marlins, and especially for the Colorado Rockies, and most managers avoid you like a rash. Well, Justin Wrobleski pitches for the Mighty Dodgers. Ratios can be distorted as well as fleeting with smaller sample sizes, which is why I am reluctant to totally buy in in-season when buying and selling. What I do fully buy is K/9. Dominance is dominance. Results in the form of ratios come and go, but a strikeout per inning or better is stable and reliable. Wrobleski may throw for the mighty Dodgers, and his ratios (ERA 2.69/WHIP 1.02) have been stellar in 2026 to this point, but 73 strikeouts in 100.1 innings pitched is extremely underwhelming. Any pitcher that personifies the phrase/dig “crafty lefty” is a guy I’m selling first chance I get. The fact that I can bang the “he pitches for the Mighty Dodgers” drum makes the job that much easier. I couldn’t say yes fast enough if I were offered Sonny Gray, lowly Pirate Braxton Ashcraft, or Miami Marlin Max Meyers. A curveball that’d intrigue me: Louie Varland with 18 saves, a 0.94 WHIP, and 66 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched. I hate closers, but he’s dominating. I’d want more, but Varland and a strong, undervalued kicker for Wrobleski. That’s how you get better in yearly leagues in the trade market.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)

Jake McCarthy (OF – COL)

“Jake McCarthy is quietly having a great season while batting leadoff for the Rockies. In 78 games, he has hit 9 home runs, stolen 14 bases, driven in 51 runs, and scored 37 times, all while slashing .303/.344/.513. His expected numbers foretell a cliff in this production. His xBA is .267, and his xSLG is a full 100 points lower. He has an ugly 26.1% HardHit rate, and the steals will drop off when he stops getting on base at this unsustainable clip. I’d be willing to flip him for Brandon Nimmo, whose expected stats are much closer to the production we’ve already seen from McCarthy.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)

Jacob Latz (RP – TEX)

“Jacob Latz is a likely name to be moved at the trade deadline. The Rangers are barely holding on in the AL West, but there will be teams that will pay a high price for a strong lefty out of the bullpen who can pitch well and pitch multiple Innings. Move Latz now or before the MLB trade deadline, as there is a good chance he becomes a setup man on a contender like the Yankees. If you can get any reliable closer, that would be great, but a better chance you can get an underperforming starter like Freddy Peralta.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)

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