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 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?
Corey Seager (SS – TEX)
“Corey Seager was having a great season, until injuries started piling up for the injury-prone superstar. Now that we have hit the All-Star Break, Seager’s numbers look worse than ever, hitting below .200 with only 10 HRs. There is still a lot of baseball left, and hitting 1 HR/5 Games at the SS position is very valuable. His price tag will not be too high, and rumors are swirling fast that he will be moved to a contender at the deadline. Taylor Ward or Vinnie Pasquantino are excellent options to move.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Jeff Hoffman (RP – TOR)
“With the trade deadline almost upon us, relievers are shining their shoes and tying their bows in preparation to take center stage, and fantasy managers need to exploit the rare spotlight that both overhypes and underappreciates one of the most important late-season/postseason positions in baseball. One of the hottest commodities on the trade market should be Jeff Hoffman’s bullpen buddy, Louis Varland. The Jays would be foolish not to seriously consider selling one of the market’s highest risers in Varland. He’s got a K/9 of 12.3, an ERA of 1.10, a WHIP of .98, with five holds and 19 saves. The guy is dominating and isn’t even arbitration-eligible yet, providing a lengthy, affordable amount of team control for any contender looking to add a huge, affordable long-term chip to their chances of winning a World Series in 2026 and 2027. If the Jays are open to accepting a huge haul for Varland, then Hoffman should be first in line to inherit those save chances, making him a buy-low before the trade happens. And, as if opportunity wasn’t enough of a motive to go shopping for Mr. Hoffman, he’s been just as dominant as Varland in strikeouts, at least. Hoffman is owned in 53% of Yahoo leagues, meaning he’s free in half of the leagues and cheap in the other half. I’d be willing to overpay by offering a shaky, but established closer with saves on his 2026 resume, like Pete Fairbanks of the Miami Marlins, Gregory Soto of the Pittsburgh Pirates, or Tanner Scott of them mighty mighty Dodgers (Edwin Diaz could be back sooner than later) in exchange for a pitcher who doesn’t have a clear path to saves like Hoffman…yet.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)
Rafael Devers (3B – SF)
“Rafael Devers – The home runs are there at 19, but the sub .250 average and failing Giants do not have anyone positive on the Giants, Devers included. He hit .214 in June, but is hitting over .300 in July. Since June 12th, his average has turned the corner, as well as his approach. He’s striking out 27% of the time and walking 9%, but since June 12th, he’s walking over 14% of the time and striking out around 18%. I am looking to get some shares for the second half.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)
What one MLB player are you trying to sell high right now and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Vinnie Pasquantino (1B – KC)
“Vinnie Pasquantino is no longer a real fantasy threat. A broken hamate bone usually means no more power. Look at Jackson Holliday and Francisco Lindor this season, who are both struggling to hit bombs. Vinnie was having power problems before the injury, and now that he is back from the IL, sell him fast. Vinnie still has name recognition and potential, but you are not going to win your league with a 1B who has no power. Try to package Vinnie and another struggling star like Taylor Ward, turn him into someone who is stroking it this year like Christian Walker, and do not look back. Even an injured Corey Seager for Vinnie would be a great move.”
– Muntradamus (Beast Dome)
Louis Varland (RP – TOR)
“Louis Varland is having a phenomenal breakout season after being a 15th-round pick by the Minnesota Twins in 2019, who traded him to the Blue Jays in 2025. Varland had never recorded a save prior to 2026, and while he showed signs of his ’26 breakout in 2025, he had ERAs of 3.81, 4.63, and 7.61 in three major league seasons to go along with WHIPs commensurate with that kind of poor ERA output prior to 2025. Not only is Varland a first-timer as an elite closer, but he’s a potential trade deadline darling who could easily be traded to a contender who is more than happy to exploit his nasty season as a non-save situation, early-inning high-leverage shutdown bullpen piece. A first-timer performing at this level in a tiny sample size who could be close to losing his save opportunities is a guy I want to cash in before the stock tanks. I’d try to exploit Varland’s recent success in some kind of package deal to upgrade to an elite closer without any trade deadline risk, like Mason Miller of the San Diego Padres or Caleb Smith of the Cleveland Guardians, possibly Jhoan Duran of the Philadelphia Phillies. Another way to go is to confuse another owner by offering saves for stolen bases or home runs in a Reliever for Offense swap. These types of deals are hard to evaluate, making it easier to exploit the hype of Varland’s recent success for a more valuable return than the saves probably deserve.”
– Chris Mitchell (FantasyData)
Eduardo Rodriguez (SP – ARI)
“Eduardo Rodriguez has been downright great this year with his 2.29 ERA, and even shut the door during the All-Star game following Cristopher Sanchez. Despite the success, I am scared the shoe is going to drop. His 2.29 ERA is up against a 5.06 xERA. His low strikeouts provide such a small floor if things go south, which we’ve seen year after year. The Curveball has made a difference this year, and I don’t want to dismiss the positive changes, but this feels like a great time to take advantage of his value while a return can be had.”
– Chris Welsh (FantasyPros)
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