Fantasy Baseball Players to Trade Now: Ranger Suarez, Reese Olson, Max Kepler

Fantasy baseball managers are always looking for an edge in their leagues, and one trade strategy that can pay off is selling high on players 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 selling high to maximize your roster’s potential. If you’re looking for players to buy low, check out the full article here.

By leveraging our exclusive 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 fantasy baseball trade recommendations, analyzing the rationale behind each move and providing 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: Players to Trade Now

Ranger Suarez (SP – PHI)

“Ranger Suarez is the most obvious sell-high candidate with a 1.50 ERA and 0.72 WHIP. His underlying numbers back up everything he’s done to this point with career-bests in strikeout rate, walk rate and hard-hit rate. However, these numbers are unsustainable. Suarez’s advanced ERA metrics are also really good but are still about a run worse than his actual ERA. The lefty’s arsenal has taken a dip in velocity on all of his pitches this year, which usually isn’t positive but could be leading to an improved walk rate. I would trade him for a top-15 arm like George Kirby or Kevin Gausman.”
– Chase Davis (FantasyPros)

Reese Olson (SP – DET)

“Reese Olson looks like a young pitcher who is doing all the right things and reaping the rewards. Through eight starts (47 1/3 IP), he has a 2.09 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP with some decent underlying numbers. But there’s no denying he is due for some significant regression here. His xFIP and SIERA are 3.76 and 3.77, respectively, while his FIP (2.54) and xERA (3.32) are more favorable. His groundball rate is elite, but it comes with a decent amount of hard contact and a shortage of whiffs (7.80 K/9, 21.7 K%). He also hasn’t allowed a single home run this season (see: groundball rate), but that isn’t going to continue, especially if he doesn’t start missing more bats. Oh, and know what else he doesn’t have yet this season? A win. It’s hard to pitch to a 2.09 ERA and not win any of your eight starts, but the Tigers make it look easy. But that’s another reason to sell high — he isn’t going anywhere, and wins will continue to be hard to come by. I’d see if you can flip him for a sell-high bat like Jo Adell or a buy-low like George Springer.”
– Mike Maher (FantasyPros)

Max Kepler (OF – MIN)

“Max Kepler has only appeared in 25 games but has made the most of them. He is slashing .321/.376/.536 with three home runs, 17 RBI, and 13 runs. Those are some great numbers to capitalize on NOW because they won’t last. His xBA is .242, and his xwOBA is .315 versus the shiny .395 he is currently sporting. However, if you could flip him for Brandon Nimmo, I would do it in a heartbeat, as Nimmo is on the other side of the coin as the underperformer.”
– Kelly Kirby (FantasyPros)