Fantasy Baseball Trade Deadline: The 31 players who could be most impacted, from Kade Anderson to Mason Miller - CBS Sports

What the report says

CBS Sports’ Scott White previewed the fantasy baseball implications of the upcoming trade deadline, which the article says is set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET. The central point is that fantasy managers may need to focus less on the stars who are moved and more on players whose roles change after trades, such as prospects who gain a path to the majors or relievers who inherit save chances.

White highlights Seattle prospect Kade Anderson as a major potential beneficiary if the Mariners trade a starter, noting that Luis Castillo and Emerson Hancock have reportedly drawn interest. He cautions that Castillo or Hancock could lose fantasy appeal away from pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park. In Colorado, the article identifies Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy as possible trade candidates whose production may be boosted by Coors Field, while prospects Charlie Condon and Zac Veen could become relevant if outfield spots open.

The bullpen market is another focus. White raises the possibility that Mason Miller’s fantasy value could depend on whether an acquiring team uses him as a closer, and says Adrian Morejon could gain if Miller leaves San Diego. Mets reliever Luke Weaver is framed as a trade candidate whose value could rise sharply if a contender gives him ninth-inning work.

The article also points to Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs as a player who might matter more if traded to a club with room for him, and Cardinals prospect Quinn Mathews as a possible rotation beneficiary if Dustin May is moved. The broader takeaway is that deadline activity can quickly reshape fantasy value, though prospect promotions may still be delayed for roster and rookie-eligibility reasons.