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It's been an exciting and eventful start to the 2025 fantasy baseball season. Although managers have lost several notable superstars to injuries, a number of elite performances have helped teams make up for those setbacks. While top players like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are producing as expected, others have come out of nowhere to provide significant fantasy value.
Depending on how managers feel about these breakout performers, some may want to cash in on their value now, making them ideal sell-high candidates. Selling high can give fantasy managers a long-term advantage by moving on from a player at peak value before a potential drop-off.
Here's a look at 5 potential sell-high candidates in fantasy baseball leagues right now
#1 - Trevor Story
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Trevor Story has enjoyed a successful MLB career up until this point and has looked like his old self again in 2025. The Boston Red Sox infielder is posting a .297 batting average with five home runs, 15 RBIs, and six stolen bases. He has provided fantasy baseball managers with some quality value early on this year.
The only problem for Story is the fact that he has not played more than 100 games in a season since 2021. He could stay healthy all year; however, it could be risky. Fantasy baseball managers might be better off trying to sell high on Story right now instead of hoping he remains healthy for the entire season.
#2 - Wilmer Flores
The San Francisco Giants have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 season so far, posting a tremendous 17-9 record. The team has been firing on all cylinders, with veteran Wilmer Flores leading Major League Baseball with 27 RBIs.
Now might be the time to cash in on Flores, as he has already surpassed his RBI total from 2024. He is the definition of a sell-high candidate in fantasy baseball.
#3 - Tyler Mahle
Tyler Mahle has not only enjoyed a true bounce-back season but has also been one of the top pitchers in baseball. The veteran starter has shown flashes of brilliance in the past; however, it seems likely that he won’t be able to keep this up all season long.
Additionally, the fact that he has missed significant time due to injury in recent years could make him the perfect sell-high candidate right now.
#4 - Pete Crow-Armstrong
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been one of the Chicago Cubs' most promising outfield prospects over the past few seasons, but now he’s finally piecing it together at the MLB level. PCA has posted a .295 batting average with five home runs and 17 RBIs on a loaded Cubs roster.
That being said, his underlying stats show that his hitting metrics have been average or below average according to Baseball Savant. Crow-Armstrong has been performing better than his expected numbers, suggesting that there is a bit of luck behind his hot stretch at the plate.
Fantasy baseball managers might want to consider selling high on the outfielder right now.
#5 - Nick Pivetta
Nick Pivetta has been excellent so far this season for the San Diego Padres, posting a 4-1 record with a dazzling 1.20 ERA and 30 strikeouts over 30.0 innings of work.
While Pivetta has been dominant, he has never finished a season with a sub-4.00 ERA, which could be a sign that this is more of a hot start than a massive improvement. Selling Pivetta now might be the best option because his value will likely never be higher.
