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Who should I trade for in Week 8? Fantasy Baseball trade value rankings outlooks for Ronald Acuna Jr., Brandon Lowe, Trevor Megill, Cole Ragans, Brandon Woodruff, Carlos Rodon, Jesus Luzardo.
Who Should I Trade For? Who Should I Trade Away? Some common Week 8 fantasy baseball trade decisions are regarding players like Ronald Acuna Jr., Brandon Lowe, Trevor Megill, Cole Ragans, Brandon Woodruff, Carlos Rodon, and Jesus Luzardo. But not to worry, we are here to help make these trade decisions and build winning lineups in Week 8 and beyond.
Make your winning fantasy baseball trades for Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season with our Fantasy Baseball Trade Value rankings below. These rankings will help make your fantasy baseball trade decisions and evaluate which side of the deal has better fantasy value.
Find your players, add up the trade values of each side of the offer, and see which side of the trade wins. You can use these fantasy baseball trade value rankings to evaluate 1-for-1 trades, 2-for-2 trades, or 3-for-2 trades, or any other combination. Let's make some winning deals!
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Fantasy Baseball Trade Outlooks
Below are some fantasy baseball outlooks written by our MLB team here at RotoBaller, bringing you their fantasy baseball analysis and advice on which players to consider trading for or trading away heading into Week 8:
Brandon Lowe, 2B, Pittsburgh Pirates
Trade Value: 27
ROS Rank: 104
Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Brandon Lowe did his best to help his team against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park on Friday, but it was not enough in a 10-inning, 11-9 loss. Lowe went 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, and two strikeouts to raise his season average to .252 and his OPS to .915. Lowe now has four home runs in 12 games in May and 12 home runs overall in 39 games to begin his first year in the Steel City with the Bucs.
The veteran left-handed-hitting second baseman came into Friday's series opener with a .247/.351/.527 slash line, an .878 OPS, 28 RBI, and 24 runs scored in 171 total plate appearances. The two-time All-Star reached the 30-homer mark for the second time in 2025 in his final year with the Tampa Bay Rays, and he's on pace to get there again in 2026 if he can stay healthy. Lowe brings above-average pop to the second base position for fantasy managers, but he also has a lengthy injury history. So far, he's been an excellent value pick for fantasy managers.
Verdict: While his fantasy value continues to rise given his impressive start to the season, Lowe is a viable "buy-high" target when needing a boost at second base/middle infield.
Trevor Megill, RP, Milwaukee Brewers
Trade Value: 4
ROS Rank: 275
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Trevor Megill picked up his fifth save of the season on Friday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout in his team's 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Megill has struggled overall in 2026, pitching to a 5.63 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 20 strikeouts across 16 innings. He appeared to have fallen out of the closer mix in Milwaukee, as Friday marked his first time appearing in the ninth inning of a game since April 17.
However, fellow Brewers high-leverage reliever Abner Uribe has had some issues of his own this season, including allowing three earned runs and blowing a save opportunity against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday. On Friday, Uribe worked the eighth inning ahead of Megill. While Megill may not yet be back to working exclusively in the ninth inning, he's now allowed just two earned runs while recording 15 strikeouts over his last 11 appearances. In leagues where he may have been dropped, Megill could be worth targeting on the waiver wire.
Verdict: This recent save does open the door to potentially sell Megill at a higher cost, but it is unlikely he will fully retake the closer drop from Abner Uribe.
Ronald Acuna Jr., OF, Atlanta Braves
Trade Value: 74
ROS Rank: 17
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is taking batting practice on the field with the team on Friday, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Manager Walt Weiss said that Acuna likely won't be activated from the 10-day injured list until he can play the outfield. Bowman guesses that won't be until next Friday, May 22. Acuna has been recovering nicely from a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain that landed him on the IL earlier this month, but the Braves have been careful not to rush him back.
It sounds as though fantasy managers will have to wait another week before the 28-year-old former MVP and five-time All-Star is back in the everyday lineup in Atlanta. Despite a lackluster start by his standards in 2026, Acuna should be rostered everywhere. He's currently hitting .252/.362/.378 with a .740 OPS, two home runs, nine RBI, seven stolen bases, and 17 runs scored. Acuna has elite five-category skills while at the same time being a high-risk commodity because of injuries.
Verdict: His slower start and recent injury have opened the door to acquire a top-10 fantasy asset at a much lower price.
Brandon Woodruff, SP, Milwaukee Brewers
Trade Value: 12
ROS Rank: 198
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) reportedly felt good after throwing a 25-pitch bullpen session on Thursday. Assuming nothing changes in the next few days, Woodruff will throw another bullpen session on Monday. Afterwards, he'll likely throw a simulated game before possibly rejoining the Brewers rotation.
It's unclear if he'll require a minor league rehab assignment, but that'll likely depend on how he feels after these sessions. The right-hander hasn't pitched since late April due to right shoulder inflammation. There seems to be a good chance that Woodruff will be back in the mix for the Brewers before the end of May.
Verdict: Even though Woodruff has a high risk of re-injury, when active, he is among the best starting pitchers in fantasy. Managers needing a stable SP2/3 should consider acquiring QWoodruff at a discount before he returns.
Fantasy Baseball Trade Rankings Values
The higher the Trade Value number, the higher the priority for targeting in trades. Find your players, add up the trade values of each side of the offer, and see which side of the trade wins.
Who Should I Trade For?
Week 8 Trade Decisions. Today's focus is on specific players - Ronald Acuna Jr., Brandon Lowe, Trevor Megill, Cole Ragans, Brandon Woodruff, Carlos Rodon, Jesus Luzardo. These are some key fantasy baseball names heading into this week's matchups.
Using The Trade Values. This is a simple trade value tool, but very powerful. In our fantasy baseball trade value rankings above, you will see the Trade Value for each player. The higher the number, the higher the priority for targeting in trades. Players with a high trade value number are players that you should be targeting more in trades.
How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy baseball rankings, projections, and trade values based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this trade value rankings.
How To Calculate Trades. Fantasy baseball managers will make 1-for-1 trades, or 2-for-3 trades, or 3-for-2 trades, or many other combinations. For each side of the deal, add the trade values together. Whichever side has a higher total number wins the trade. For example, if someone is offering you three players, add the trade values of those three players together. Does the value of those three players exceed the values of the player(s) you are trading away? If so then it's a good deal for you.
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