Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: It's the perfect time to buy low on these 8 players

The middle of April is prime buy-low season in fantasy baseball. We are deep enough into the season that some managers are losing their patience with slow starters, but we aren’t deep enough to take most of the small-sample data too seriously. In most situations, it’s too early to make a buy-low deal for an elite player.

Most managers will stick with their superstars through a short burst of struggle. By all means, feel free to shoot your shot with an offer for Julio Rodríguez, Ronald Acuña Jr. or José Ramírez.

But don’t be surprised if those offers are quickly declined. Targeting the next tier of players makes the most sense. Players selected in rounds 5-12 are good enough to make a major impact when they are playing well.

But they also have a low enough ceiling to be traded when they are in a slump. Here are some players who fit that description. Ivan Herrera, C, Cardinals As was mentioned in yesterday’s article about catchers , Herrera has shown much better skills this season than his results suggest.