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Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Sell-high, buy-low candidates for start of May
TL;DR
The article discusses key fantasy baseball trade strategies for May, focusing on sell-high and buy-low candidates. It emphasizes the importance of making bold trades to improve team standings.
Key points
- Selling high on players can be a strategic move in fantasy baseball.
- Corbin Carroll is identified as a sell-high candidate.
- Managers should assess underlying statistics when trading.
- Making bold trades can lead to championship success.
Diamondbacks
Before we dive into specific players, I want to highlight the most difficult part of navigating the trade market. Selling high on a player who is off to a terrific start to the season takes plenty of guts. After all, that player has likely led your team to their current spot in the standings. And some players who are off to terrific starts are at the outset of a career year. But in situations where the underlying statistics do not support the playerâs performance, selling high is usually the right idea.
Winning fantasy baseball leagues is all about playing the odds. No matter what path managers take, not every move is going to work out. Managers who have the courage to sell high may look back at early May as the pivotal time in an eventual championship run.
Sell High
Corbin Carroll, OF, Diamondbacks
Managers should be able to get plenty in return for Carroll. Sure, he isnât lighting baseball on fire, but the first-round fantasy pick is off to a solid start by being a five-category contributor (4 HR, 20 R, 18 RBI, 4 SB, .273 BA). Unfortunately, a look under the hood shows that Carrollâs batting average is being propped up by a .366 BABIP that is 68 points higher than his career mark and is not reflective of improved batted-ball quality. His strikeout rate is a career-worst 27.6%. A wise manager could trade Carroll for a slumping player who was similarly valued during draft season, and a quality second player.
Hunter Goodman, C, Rockies
A common thread in this article all season will be to sell high on catchers before taking advantage of the depth at the position by combing the waiver wire. Goodman is a good candidate right now, as he ranks third among catchers in homers and runs scored, which is overshadowing the fact that his 38.4% strikeout rate is the worst of any qualified player. His xBA (.213) and xSLG (.436) are notably lower than his actual marks.
Adley Rutschman, C, Orioles
Rutschman looks like heâs all the way back from a multi-year slump, as he is hitting .289 with an .860 OPS. And despite those stats, my advice to fantasy managers is to trade the catcher for anyone who they believe will remain on their roster for at least two months. Rutschman is outperforming his expected stats as much as virtually any hitter. His skills havenât improved, and he should be valued as a fringe roster member in one-catcher leagues.
Q&A
Who are the recommended sell-high candidates in fantasy baseball for May?
Corbin Carroll of the Diamondbacks is highlighted as a key sell-high candidate for fantasy baseball managers.
What does it mean to sell high in fantasy baseball trades?
Selling high involves trading a player who is performing exceptionally well but may not sustain that level, maximizing value before potential decline.
Why is selling high important for fantasy baseball success?
Selling high can help managers capitalize on a player's peak performance, allowing them to strengthen their roster and improve their chances of winning.
What should fantasy baseball managers consider when trading players?
Managers should evaluate underlying statistics and performance trends to determine if a player is likely to maintain their success before making trades.