Hot potato! Get rid of these imposters while you c...
Key takeaways
- It's never too early to start your championship run.
- Whether it's unsustainable hot streaks, shrinking opportunities or a simple shift in luck, baseball can change both quickly and dramatically.
- Today, let's examine five players you should be trading right now.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The next extended Byron Buxton injury always seems to be right there in front of him. Matt Blewett-Imagn Images Tristan H. Cockcroft Jun 10, 2026, 10:00 AM ETClose Tristan H. Cockcroft is senior writer for fantasy baseball and football at ESPN. Tristan is a member of the FSWA Hall of Fame. He is also a two-time LABR and three-time Tout Wars champion.Follow on XMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions Like a game of hot potato, there are certain players who you don't want to get stuck with once their productivity declines.
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Whether it's unsustainable hot streaks, shrinking opportunities or a simple shift in luck, baseball can change both quickly and dramatically. In fantasy terms, accurately forecasting any of these valuation downturns in advance of them actually happening can provide your fantasy team with a significant boost -- especially if it means trading the player before his stock plummets.