Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice: Jarred Kelenic, Jake Fraley, Garrett Crochet

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 look closely 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!

Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice

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

Garrett Crochet (SP – CWS)

“I know Garrett Crochet has been a strikeout machine, but you have to look at the macro when evaluating him. The White Sox are awful and not getting better anytime soon. Because of that, his win potential is limited, as his innings will be down the stretch and into potential fantasy playoffs. His value is at its peak, and as he gets more exposure to the league, his price has the potential to decline. If you could get Jordan Montgomery or even Brady Singer for him straight up, I would make that deal.”
– Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)

Jake Fraley (OF – CIN)

“This might be the time to see who you can get for Jake Fraley. The 28-year-old outfielder is slashing .400/.442/.575 and has stolen five bases. Fraley’s career slash line is .244/.339/.421, and his expected stats are over 130 points lower. He is on the long side of a platoon, and the Reds have plenty of options to fill in should he start to struggle. I would start by asking for someone like Bryan Reynolds in return.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)

Jarred Kelenic has exactly one plate appearance against a lefty so far this season (he struck out).

BA: .400
xBA: .276

SLG: .486
xSLG: .390

wOBA: .425
xwOBA: .330

I'm not sure you can sell high on someone with 0 HR and 0 SB. But if you can, you should.

— Mike Maher (@mikeMaher) April 17, 2024

Jarred Kelenic (OF – ATL)

“If you are in the Jarred Kelenic business (we can discuss why you are in such a business at another time), now is the time to get out. Perhaps you acquired him in a dynasty league back when he was the consensus top prospect in baseball and have been stuck while he dominated in Triple-A but struggled to figure things out at the major league level the last few years. Maybe you drafted him in a deeper league this year or, better yet, picked him up off waivers when he got off to a hot start this season. Regardless of how you found yourself in this position, you’re in luck: now is the perfect time to sell. Kelenic is batting .400 with a .947 OPS and .425 wOBA through 13 games. He’s even hitting the ball harder than he ever has before. Fantastic, right? There’s just one problem.

Ok, there are several problems. The first is that those numbers don’t include any home runs or stolen bases. The second is that he isn’t playing against lefthanders (he is 0-for-1 with a strikeout against lefties to start the year). And lastly, his expected numbers are significantly worse than his actual numbers across the board. His xBA is .276, his xSLG is .390 (nearly 100 points lower than his .486 SLG), and his xwOBA is .330 (current wOBA is .425). I could go on, but this blurb is already way too long. But the point is: sell Kelenic now for whatever you can get for him while that batting average begins with a 4.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)

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