Hidden Gems: Fantasy Baseball Players Poised for Explosive Value Surges at the MLB Trade Deadline
Dennis Santana – RP, Pittsburgh Pirates
It seems like a lock that David Bednar will be traded at the deadline, which would open up the closer’s role in Pittsburgh. Dennis Santana would be the logical choice to fill the role and was good there earlier in the season; however, Santana is also a pending free agent and could be traded away as well. If he is, it would seem that, based on recent usage patterns, Isaac Mattson could get a chance to secure some saves as the Pirates’ primary closer.
Phil Maton – RP, St. Louis Cardinals
It also seems like the chances of Ryan Helsley being traded away increase with each passing day. That would mean that Phil Maton would likely slide into the closer’s role in St. Louis. Oli Marmol has not been the type to play matchups in the ninth inning, so there’s a chance Maton gets the opportunity to be the full-time closer on a team that will still be average after the deadline.
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