Post-Deadline MLB Fantasy Baseball: Top 7 Players to Watch
Discover the top MLB players to add to your fantasy baseball roster following the trade deadline. Get insights on rising stars and their potential impact.

As the MLB season progresses beyond the trade deadline, fantasy baseball managers are on the lookout for players who can make an immediate impact. Here are seven players who have seized new opportunities and are worth considering for your roster:
Tyler Locklear, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks
- Availability: 99.1% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity: Filling in at first base due to Pavin Smith's injury
- Performance: Patient approach at the plate with decent power
- Recommendation: Add in NL-only and deep-mixed leagues
Randy Rodriguez, RP, San Francisco Giants
- Availability: 84.2% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity: Likely new closer following Camilo Doval's trade
- Performance: Breakthrough season with impressive stats
- Recommendation: Must-add in deeper leagues
Jakob Marsee, OF, Miami Marlins
- Availability: 99.1% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity: Promoted after Jesus Sanchez's trade
- Performance: Immediate impact with keen eye and elite speed
- Recommendation: Top pickup for rotisserie leagues
JoJo Romero, RP, St. Louis Cardinals
- Availability: 96.2% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity: New closer after Ryan Helsley's trade
- Performance: High ground ball rate and whiff percentage
- Recommendation: Add in leagues deeper than ESPN standard
Dennis Santana, RP, Pittsburgh Pirates
- Availability: 93.8% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity: New closer after David Bednar's trade
- Performance: Productive season with effective slider
- Recommendation: Worth adding in larger leagues
Ramon Laureano, OF, San Diego Padres
- Availability: 81.9% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity: Everyday role after trade from Baltimore
- Performance: Encouraging early returns in San Diego
- Recommendation: Impactful in any fantasy format
Warming Bernabel, 3B, Colorado Rockies
- Availability: 87.8% of ESPN leagues
- Opportunity: Recalled after Ryan McMahon's trade
- Performance: Hot streak with multiple multihit games
- Recommendation: Universal fantasy add due to Coors Field advantage
These players have shown promise and are poised to make significant contributions to their teams and your fantasy roster. Keep an eye on their performances as the season progresses.