Fantasy baseball enthusiasts 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 take a closer look at some players they’re targeting for these trades. Our experts 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 and our comprehensive player rankings and player projections, our experts have determined which players you should be targeting in trades and which ones you should be looking to move. So, whether you’re in need of a roster shake-up or simply looking to capitalize on a player’s hot streak, this article is here to guide you through the process.
Let’s dive into these trade recommendations, analyzing the rationale behind each move and providing you with actionable advice to help you dominate your league. And 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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Players to Trade
What one MLB player are you trying to sell high right now and why? Also, who would you try to get in return?
Luis Arraez (1B, 2B – MIA)
“Luis Arraez has been a really fun story, but despite his batting average prowess, he’s still offering you almost no power and middling run/RBI totals. Perhaps his BA can help another roster that’s getting killed there, and you can flip him for a more well-rounded bat. Maybe Arraez and a throw-in for Marcus Semien is a deal to be had. ”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)
Thairo Estrada (2B, SS, OF – SF)
“Thairo Estrada offers a lot of positional flexibility, which is why many fantasy managers hold onto him. Still, it’s also the thing that makes him attractive to your league mates. His batting average of .287 should be falling off a cliff in the near future to around his xBA of .241. He has an entirely unsustainable .352 BABIP, and his xwOBA is .302, which is too low to provide the counting stats we love from him. Depending on positional need, I would see if I could get someone like Alex Verdugo for him.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)
Shane Bieber (SP – CLE)
“If the season ended today, it’d be the fifth straight year that Shane Bieber, who owns a 3.51 ERA in 95 innings so far in 2023, has logged an ERA below the 4.00 mark. While a low ERA has been a recurring theme in terms of the right-hander’s year-to-year numbers, Bieber is no longer registering the high strikeout and low FIP numbers that have accompanied said low ERA metrics in the past. The veteran’s career-worst FIP prior to 2023 was a 3.32 metric from 2019 – so far this season, it’s up to 4.15 in part due to significantly lower strikeout rates as the 28-year-old is striking out just 6.54 batters per nine innings. With a four-seam fastball velocity that’s down to 91.3 MPH and opposing batters posting a 46.6% hard-hit rate against him, it feels like there’s some serious regression coming down the line for Bieber this season. Trade him away now for a player like Jarred Kelenic, Lars Nootbaar, or Bryce Miller. ”
– Ben Rosener (Tigers Rebuild)
Eddie Rosario (OF – ATL)
“I would look to trade Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario. The 31-year-old has been on fire in June, slashing .362/.422/.845 with eight home runs, 19 RBI, and 16 runs over 16 games. His hard-hit percentage is 40.7% in 2023, up over seven points from last year’s 33%. The veteran outfielder has mashed righties, evidenced by blasting 10 of his 13 homers against right-handers this season. Rosario won’t see everyday at-bats and will be out of the lineup against Southpaws. With Rosario’s incredible June, including homering in his last five games, fantasy managers should look to move him while he’s wielding a hot bat. He is one of the streakiest hitters in baseball, and if a manager is willing to give up a player from the top-75 through the top 150 in the latest in-season FantasyPros expert rankings to acquire him, make the deal. ”
– Brad Camara (RotoBaller)
Nolan Jones (1B, OF – COL)
“Nolan Jones has been one of the hottest players in the league since his call-up and is currently hitting .354 with 12 runs, five home runs, 14 RBI, and five steals in just 82 at-bats. I like Jones. I think he’s going to be a good player. But do we really think he’s going to keep up this pace? It might be tough to sell such an unknown player, but young prospects are also easier to sell due to the buzzy around them. If you can dangle Jones for an area of need (maybe a closer like Carlos Estevez or a high-steals middle infielder like Whit Merrifield), you should be able to get some help where you need it.”
– Nick Raducanu (Dr. Roto)
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