Falling Fantasy Baseball Values Create Buy-Low Trade Opportunities

After looking at fantasy baseball players with rising values, let's now check in on players with falling values.

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Drake Baldwin - Atlanta Braves

Baldwin returned from an injury on June 16, but has just two hits since, and they came in the first two games he played. He has a .063 average and .091 on-base percentage over his eight games and 33 plate appearances since returning.

Baldwin was a high-end fantasy hitter early in the season, but he's falling off now. He has a .268 average and .349 OBP over 56 contests and 249 plate appearances overall. Baldwin has 14 homers and six doubles among his 59 total knocks, plus 39 RBIs, 42 runs scored, a stolen base, 24 walks and 63 strikeouts.

I believe better days are ahead for Baldwin, so now is a great time to buy low on the catcher. It won't cost nearly what it would have earlier in the year, and it could pay off big for you in the long run.

James Wood - Washington Nationals

Wood has just three hits over his past eight games and 37 plate appearances. He has an RBI, two runs scored, two walks and 15 strikeouts in that stretch.

In 82 games and 382 plate appearances overall, Wood owns a .260 average and .385 OBP. He has 82 total knocks, including 20 homers and 19 doubles. Wood has 49 RBIs, 70 runs scored, 13 stolen bases, 61 walks and 115 punchouts.

Wood has been a great fantasy hitter most of the year, but has struggled of late, creating a buy-low window. It will still cost a good bit to acquire him, but now is definitely a time to go after him.

See if you can package some depth pieces, or players at a position of strength, for Wood.

Matt Olson - Atlanta Braves

He had two hits in his last game, but still has just four hits over his past six ballgames. Olson has an RBI and run scored, three walks and six punchouts in that span.

Olson has a .270 average and .342 OBP over 79 contests and 345 plate appearances this season. He has 83 total hits, including 20 home runs and 19 doubles, plus has added 52 RBIs, 53 runs scored, two stolen bases, 34 walks and 79 strikeouts.

He's been another high-end fantasy hitter this season, but has struggled a bit of late. There's not many times to buy low on a hitter the caliber of Olson, so now is the time to strike.

Come up with an offer similar to the one needed for Wood for Olson. Acquiring him for a bit cheaper now will pay off huge when Olson starts producing more consistently going forward.

Bryan Woo - Seattle Mariners

Woo has been rocked in three of his past four outings, with a gem mixed in there. He has allowed five or more runs in three of those starts, and has only topped five innings twice in that stretch.

Woo has a 4.26 earned run average over his 16 starts this season - that's a pretty average ERA. He's 6-6 and has 92 strikeouts over 93 innings pitched. Woo has allowed 46 runs (44 earned) on 79 hits and 18 walks.

Woo will pitch better going forward, so now is a time to possibly buy low on him. He still might cost a bit, but his value is down now, so strike now before he bounces back on the bump.

Maybe trade a surprising fantasy pitcher for him, or package a couple depth options for Woo. I see him being a good fantasy asset going forward, so I'm all for acquiring him while his value is a bit down.

Gerrit Cole - New York Yankees

Cole allowed five runs over just 4 1/3 innings in his last start. He gave up just two runs in the two starts before that, but covered just 10 innings total. Cole allowed four runs over 5 1/3 innings in the start before that.

He's now made six starts on the season, and Cole is 2-2 with a 3.62 ERA. The veteran righty has 29 strikeouts over 32 1/3 innings, and has allowed 13 runs on 29 hits and nine walks.

He's been a bit inconsistent since returning from a long absence. In time, Cole could settle in, so I like the idea of buying a bit lower on him.

At least see what the asking price is for Cole. You might be able to nab a starting pitcher with a high fantasy potential for pretty cheap right now.