⚾ Mutually Beneficial Trade Finder — 2026

Which trades help both teams? A full-league category simulation that surfaces every 1-for-1 swap where neither side loses ground.

Project Overview

Most trade analysis is reactive — you receive an offer and evaluate it. This tool flips the question: given every roster in the league, which player swaps could both teams realistically agree to?

The finder scans all 45 team pairs, enumerates every 1-for-1 same-type swap (batter-for-batter or pitcher-for-pitcher), simulates the resulting category standings for all 10 teams, and keeps only trades where both sides net-improve — more categories gained than lost.

266 mutually beneficial trades were identified across the league as of May 13, 2026.

Trades are reported in two tiers per team:

  • Most Balanced — sorted to maximize the minimum gain on either side, minimizing the fairness gap between teams
  • Highest Impact — the top 2 trades by combined category swing (one side may gain more, but both still benefit)

Scoring System

This is a Head-to-Head Each Category league. Each week a team wins, loses, or ties each of the 10 categories independently against one opponent. Category rank across the league (1 = best, 10 = worst) determines how often you win that category week-to-week.

Side Category Type Note
Batting R Counting Runs scored
Batting HR Counting Home runs
Batting RBI Counting Runs batted in
Batting SB Counting Stolen bases
Batting OPS Rate OBP + SLG
Pitching K/9 Rate (K × 9) / IP
Pitching QS Counting Quality starts
Pitching SVHD Counting Saves + holds
Pitching ERA Rate Lower is better
Pitching WHIP Rate Lower is better

Data Sources

File Contents
stats_espn_daily_2026.csv Per-player per-day stats and roster assignments for all 10 teams (Mar 26 – May 13, 2026)
activity_espn_season_2026.csv Every add, drop, and trade since Opening Day — used to confirm current roster membership
player_batter_projections_2026.csv Full-season batter projections (R, HR, RBI, SB, OPS components)
player_pitcher_projections_2026.csv Full-season pitcher projections (K, IP, ER, H, BB, GS, SV)

Methodology

1. Current roster validation

Player roster membership is confirmed via activity_espn_season_2026.csv, not just the daily stats file. A player whose most recent activity is DROPPED with no later FA ADDED is excluded as a free agent. This removed 102 dropped players from the analysis who still appeared in the daily stats history.

2. YTD category aggregation

For each team, batting and pitching stats are summed across all active lineup slots (bench and IL excluded). Rate stats are computed from underlying counting components — never by averaging the pre-calculated rate column:

  • OPS = (H + BB + HBP) / (AB + BB + HBP + SF) + TB / AB
  • ERA = (ER × 9) / IP
  • WHIP = (H + BB) / IP
  • K/9 = (K × 9) / IP
  • SVHD = SV + HLD

3. Player projection vectors

Each rostered player is mapped to a full-season projection. Name matching normalizes \xa0 separators, strips parenthetical team/position suffixes (e.g. (LAD - SP,DH)), and flattens Unicode accents. 276 of 279 active trade candidates matched a projection (3 fell back to YTD stats scaled to full-season equivalent at ×3.9).

Pitcher projections derive QS as 65% of GS and use SV as the SVHD floor (holds are not included in the projection file).

4. Team projected totals

Full-season projections are summed across all non-IL rostered players per team to produce projected category totals. For rate stats, underlying components are summed first, then the rate is computed — same approach as the YTD aggregation.

5. Trade simulation

For each of the 34,526 same-type swaps evaluated:

  1. Remove Player X’s projection vector from Team A’s aggregate; add Player Y’s
  2. Remove Player Y’s projection vector from Team B’s aggregate; add Player X’s
  3. Recompute category stats for both affected teams
  4. Re-rank all 10 teams across all 10 categories
  5. Count category rank improvements and worsenings for each side

A trade is mutually beneficial when both teams net-improve (categories gained > categories lost).

6. Trade scoring and fairness

Trades are evaluated on two axes:

  • Combined net — total categories gained across both teams (higher = more value created)
  • Balance — how evenly the gain is split. Sorted by min(team_a_net, team_b_net) descending then gap ascending. A +2/+2 trade ranks above a +3/+1 even though the combined score is the same.

Projected Category Standings

Full-season projections, rank 1 = best in league. As of May 13, 2026.

Team R HR RBI SB OPS K/9 QS SVHD ERA WHIP Total
This Schlitt is Bazzanas 2 1 2 5 3 2 4 10 5 3 37
Welcome to the JUNGle 1 2 1 10 4 6 5 9 3 2 43
Shohei Me the Money 4 6 5 3 9 1 8 4 1 4 45
Datalickmyballs 3 3 3 7 5 10 9 2 2 6 50
Dingers Only 8 7 7 4 7 5 1 1 6 8 54
Midnight Muncy’s 7 8 8 1 8 3 7 8 4 1 55
Big Dumpers 6 4 4 8 6 9 2 6 10 5 60
All Rise 10 9 10 2 2 7 3 3 7 7 60
Skubal Snacks 5 5 6 6 1 4 10 7 8 10 62
Rock and Aroldis 9 10 9 9 10 8 6 5 9 9 84

Lower total = better overall standing. This Schlitt leads on projections; Rock and Aroldis has the most ground to make up.

Team Category Profiles

Strengths and weaknesses for each team based on projected full-season category rankings. Trade targets are categories ranked 7–10 where improvement is most achievable.

All Rise

Strengths: SB (#2), OPS (#2), QS (#3), SVHD (#3) Weaknesses: R (#10), RBI (#10), HR (#9)

All Rise is the rare team that wins pitching saves and batting rate (OPS) but gets almost no run production. Their R and RBI ranks are last in the league. The profile suggests a roster full of contact/OBP hitters who don’t drive in runs — or a weak middle-of-the-order. Priority: trade speed/saves surplus for run-producing power bats.

Big Dumpers

Strengths: QS (#2), HR (#4), RBI (#4) Weaknesses: ERA (#10), K/9 (#9), SB (#8)

Big Dumpers has excellent starting pitching volume (QS) and decent power, but their relievers are destroying their ERA and K/9 averages. SB is also a clear hole. Priority: swap a high-ERA reliever for a K-heavy arm; look for speed-first batters in trades.

Datalickmyballs

Strengths: SVHD (#2), ERA (#2), R (#3), HR (#3), RBI (#3) Weaknesses: K/9 (#10), QS (#9), SB (#7)

One of the most lopsided profiles in the league — dominant in every offensive category and saves/ERA, but essentially non-competitive in starting pitcher categories. Their bullpen is elite but their rotation is thin. Priority: trade batter depth or a reliever for a high-QS, high-K/9 starter.

Dingers Only

Strengths: QS (#1), SVHD (#1) Weaknesses: R (#8), HR (#7), RBI (#7), OPS (#7), WHIP (#8)

The strongest pitching team in the league by QS and SVHD but among the weakest in batting across the board. They have significant pitching depth to offer. Priority: trade a starter or reliever for an impact bat that improves R/HR/RBI — a power hitter with solid OBP is the target.

Midnight Muncy’s

Strengths: SB (#1), WHIP (#1), K/9 (#3), ERA (#4) Weaknesses: HR (#8), RBI (#8), OPS (#8), SVHD (#8)

Elite in pitching ratios and speed but struggling badly in power and the bullpen save category. Their pitching is genuinely tradeable — their K/9 and WHIP are top-3 in the league. Priority: trade a K/WHIP starter for an HR/RBI producer; a closer for a power bat.

Rock and Aroldis

Strengths: None above #6 (QS: #6, SVHD: #5) Weaknesses: HR (#10), OPS (#10), R (#9), RBI (#9), ERA (#9), WHIP (#9), SB (#9), K/9 (#8)

The most distressed roster in the league — bottom-3 in 8 of 10 categories. The clearest path forward is high combined-impact trades — swapping any player that has slight value for someone who dramatically improves multiple categories simultaneously. Even a +1/+3 trade is acceptable given how much ground needs to be made up.

Shohei Me the Money

Strengths: K/9 (#1), ERA (#1), SVHD (#4), SB (#3) Weaknesses: OPS (#9), QS (#8), HR (#6)

Best pitching ratios in the league by a wide margin. The weakness is entirely on the offensive side — especially OPS and home run production. Priority: trade a K-heavy reliever or K/9 pitcher for an OPS or power bat; acquiring starts (QS) would also help.

Skubal Snacks

Strengths: OPS (#1), K/9 (#4) Weaknesses: QS (#10), WHIP (#10), ERA (#8), SVHD (#7)

Best batting OPS in the league and solid strikeout rate, but the rotation is the worst in the league by QS and WHIP. Their hitting depth is real trade capital. Priority: trade an elite bat for a durable starter with strong WHIP and QS upside.

This Schlitt is Bazzanas

Strengths: HR (#1), K/9 (#2), R (#2), RBI (#2), OPS (#3), WHIP (#3) Weaknesses: SVHD (#10), QS (#4 — approaching weakness)

The league’s best offensive team and a top-2 pitching strikeout squad. The single glaring hole is saves/holds — ranked last in the league. They can afford to trade from their pitching depth. Priority: trade a starting pitcher for a closer or reliever with saves+holds upside.

Welcome to the JUNGle

Strengths: R (#1), RBI (#1), HR (#2), WHIP (#2), ERA (#3) Weaknesses: SB (#10), SVHD (#9)

The top run-producing team in the league with elite pitching ratios, but completely lacking in stolen bases and saves. They have significant power bat depth to offer. Priority: trade a power hitter for a speed-first bat; trade a starter for a closer to address SVHD.

Top Trades by Team

Top 5 most balanced mutually beneficial trades per team plus the 1–2 highest combined-impact trades. Rank shown as before→after (1=best).

All Rise

Strengths: SB (2), OPS (2), QS (3), SVHD (3) — Weaknesses: R (10), RBI (10), HR (9)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Mike Trout → get Brice Turang (from Welcome to the JUNGle) — combined +4

  • Mike Trout projections: R:68 HR:25 RBI:68 SB:3 OPS:0.797
  • Brice Turang projections: R:79 HR:14 RBI:65 SB:29 OPS:0.713
  • All Rise gains: R 10→9, SB 2→1 — net +2
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2

2. Give Munetaka Murakami → get Brice Turang (from Welcome to the JUNGle) — combined +4

  • Munetaka Murakami projections: R:69 HR:27 RBI:72 SB:9 OPS:0.755
  • Brice Turang projections: R:79 HR:14 RBI:65 SB:29 OPS:0.713
  • All Rise gains: R 10→9, SB 2→1 — net +2
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2

3. Give Riley O’Brien → get Michael King (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Riley O’Brien projections: K/9:9.2 QS:0 SVHD:16 ERA:3.668 WHIP:1.301
  • Michael King projections: K/9:9.4 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.831 WHIP:1.234
  • All Rise gains: K/9 7→6, QS 3→2 — loses SVHD 3→5 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: SVHD 10→9, ERA 5→4 — loses QS 4→9 — net +1

4. Give Riley O’Brien → get Edward Cabrera (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Riley O’Brien projections: K/9:9.2 QS:0 SVHD:16 ERA:3.668 WHIP:1.301
  • Edward Cabrera projections: K/9:9.7 QS:17 SVHD:0 ERA:3.876 WHIP:1.241
  • All Rise gains: K/9 7→5, QS 3→2 — loses SVHD 3→5 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: SVHD 10→9, ERA 5→4 — loses QS 4→9 — net +1

5. Give Aaron Judge → get Jose Ramirez (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Aaron Judge projections: R:110 HR:46 RBI:113 SB:9 OPS:1.028
  • Jose Ramirez projections: R:91 HR:27 RBI:89 SB:33 OPS:0.825
  • All Rise gains: SB 2→1 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: OPS 9→8 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Julio Rodriguez → get Bryce Harper (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +4

  • Julio Rodriguez projections: R:93 HR:29 RBI:93 SB:26 OPS:0.794
  • Bryce Harper projections: R:84 HR:27 RBI:88 SB:10 OPS:0.850
  • All Rise gains: OPS 2→1 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, HR 3→2, SB 7→4 — net +3

2. Give Elly De La Cruz → get Jazz Chisholm Jr. (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +4

  • Elly De La Cruz projections: R:94 HR:24 RBI:82 SB:40 OPS:0.793
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. projections: R:79 HR:28 RBI:80 SB:31 OPS:0.758
  • All Rise gains: HR 9→8 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→6, OPS 5→4 — net +3

Big Dumpers

Strengths: QS (2), HR (4), RBI (4) — Weaknesses: ERA (10), K/9 (9), SB (8)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Robert Suarez → get Drew Rasmussen (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Robert Suarez projections: K/9:9.4 QS:0 SVHD:9 ERA:3.568 WHIP:1.175
  • Drew Rasmussen projections: K/9:8.0 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.623 WHIP:1.176
  • Big Dumpers gains: QS 2→1, ERA 10→9 — loses SVHD 6→7 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: K/9 2→1, SVHD 10→9 — loses QS 4→9 — net +1

2. Give Cade Smith → get Chris Sale (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Cade Smith projections: K/9:11.6 QS:0 SVHD:31 ERA:2.911 WHIP:1.069
  • Chris Sale projections: K/9:11.0 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.253 WHIP:1.097
  • Big Dumpers gains: ERA 10→9, WHIP 5→4 — loses SVHD 6→8 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: SVHD 2→1 — net +1

3. Give Matt Olson → get Bryce Harper (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Matt Olson projections: R:89 HR:30 RBI:92 SB:1 OPS:0.806
  • Bryce Harper projections: R:84 HR:27 RBI:88 SB:10 OPS:0.850
  • Big Dumpers gains: SB 8→6 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, HR 3→1 — loses SB 7→9 — net +1

4. Give Spencer Torkelson → get Alex Bregman (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Spencer Torkelson projections: R:76 HR:27 RBI:82 SB:2 OPS:0.755
  • Alex Bregman projections: R:81 HR:22 RBI:78 SB:2 OPS:0.754
  • Big Dumpers gains: R 6→5 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: HR 3→1 — net +1

5. Give Riley Greene → get Shea Langeliers (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Riley Greene projections: R:82 HR:28 RBI:90 SB:4 OPS:0.794
  • Shea Langeliers projections: R:69 HR:28 RBI:78 SB:6 OPS:0.798
  • Big Dumpers gains: SB 8→7 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, RBI 3→2 — loses SB 7→8 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Spencer Torkelson → get George Springer (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +3

  • Spencer Torkelson projections: R:76 HR:27 RBI:82 SB:2 OPS:0.755
  • George Springer projections: R:83 HR:24 RBI:73 SB:14 OPS:0.784
  • Big Dumpers gains: R 6→5, SB 8→6 — net +2
  • Datalickmyballs gains: HR 3→1, RBI 3→2 — loses SB 7→10 — net +1

2. Give Nolan Arenado → get Brandon Marsh (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +3

  • Nolan Arenado projections: R:59 HR:15 RBI:67 SB:3 OPS:0.696
  • Brandon Marsh projections: R:57 HR:13 RBI:53 SB:11 OPS:0.744
  • Big Dumpers gains: SB 8→6 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, HR 3→2, RBI 3→2 — loses SB 7→9 — net +2

Datalickmyballs

Strengths: SVHD (2), ERA (2), R (3), HR (3), RBI (3) — Weaknesses: K/9 (10), QS (9), SB (7)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Bryce Harper → get Jackson Chourio (from Welcome to the JUNGle) — combined +4

  • Bryce Harper projections: R:84 HR:27 RBI:88 SB:10 OPS:0.850
  • Jackson Chourio projections: R:87 HR:23 RBI:83 SB:24 OPS:0.777
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→4 — net +2
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2

2. Give Shea Langeliers → get Willy Adames (from Welcome to the JUNGle) — combined +4

  • Shea Langeliers projections: R:69 HR:28 RBI:78 SB:6 OPS:0.798
  • Willy Adames projections: R:82 HR:26 RBI:83 SB:11 OPS:0.733
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→6 — net +2
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2

3. Give Hunter Goodman → get Willy Adames (from Welcome to the JUNGle) — combined +4

  • Hunter Goodman projections: R:69 HR:28 RBI:84 SB:2 OPS:0.791
  • Willy Adames projections: R:82 HR:26 RBI:83 SB:11 OPS:0.733
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→6 — net +2
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2

4. Give Gavin Williams → get Cam Schlittler (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Gavin Williams projections: K/9:9.2 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.958 WHIP:1.301
  • Cam Schlittler projections: K/9:9.1 QS:16 SVHD:0 ERA:4.043 WHIP:1.284
  • Datalickmyballs gains: WHIP 6→5 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3 — net +1

5. Give Gavin Williams → get Kris Bubic (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Gavin Williams projections: K/9:9.2 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.958 WHIP:1.301
  • Kris Bubic projections: K/9:8.8 QS:16 SVHD:0 ERA:3.761 WHIP:1.254
  • Datalickmyballs gains: WHIP 6→4 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Bryce Harper → get Julio Rodriguez (from All Rise) — combined +4

  • Bryce Harper projections: R:84 HR:27 RBI:88 SB:10 OPS:0.850
  • Julio Rodriguez projections: R:93 HR:29 RBI:93 SB:26 OPS:0.794
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, HR 3→2, SB 7→4 — net +3
  • All Rise gains: OPS 2→1 — net +1

2. Give Jazz Chisholm Jr. → get Elly De La Cruz (from All Rise) — combined +4

  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. projections: R:79 HR:28 RBI:80 SB:31 OPS:0.758
  • Elly De La Cruz projections: R:94 HR:24 RBI:82 SB:40 OPS:0.793
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→6, OPS 5→4 — net +3
  • All Rise gains: HR 9→8 — net +1

Dingers Only

Strengths: QS (1), SVHD (1) — Weaknesses: R (8), HR (7), RBI (7), OPS (7), WHIP (8)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Clay Holmes → get Cam Schlittler (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Clay Holmes projections: K/9:7.3 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.955 WHIP:1.345
  • Cam Schlittler projections: K/9:9.1 QS:16 SVHD:0 ERA:4.043 WHIP:1.284
  • Dingers Only gains: K/9 5→3 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3, ERA 5→4 — loses K/9 2→4 — net +1

2. Give Abner Uribe → get Jeremiah Estrada (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Abner Uribe projections: K/9:10.6 QS:0 SVHD:16 ERA:3.112 WHIP:1.203
  • Jeremiah Estrada projections: K/9:12.3 QS:0 SVHD:2 ERA:3.296 WHIP:1.155
  • Dingers Only gains: K/9 5→4 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: SVHD 10→9, ERA 5→4 — loses K/9 2→3 — net +1

3. Give Raisel Iglesias → get Trevor Megill (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Raisel Iglesias projections: K/9:9.7 QS:0 SVHD:27 ERA:3.621 WHIP:1.133
  • Trevor Megill projections: K/9:11.1 QS:0 SVHD:19 ERA:3.462 WHIP:1.169
  • Dingers Only gains: K/9 5→4 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: SVHD 4→3 — net +1

4. Give Vinnie Pasquantino → get Shea Langeliers (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Vinnie Pasquantino projections: R:75 HR:27 RBI:92 SB:1 OPS:0.785
  • Shea Langeliers projections: R:69 HR:28 RBI:78 SB:6 OPS:0.798
  • Dingers Only gains: OPS 7→6 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, RBI 3→2 — loses SB 7→8 — net +1

5. Give Austin Riley → get Shea Langeliers (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Austin Riley projections: R:83 HR:28 RBI:87 SB:3 OPS:0.785
  • Shea Langeliers projections: R:69 HR:28 RBI:78 SB:6 OPS:0.798
  • Dingers Only gains: OPS 7→6 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, RBI 3→2 — loses SB 7→8 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Cristopher Sanchez → get Brandon Woodruff (from Midnight Muncy’s) — combined +3

  • Cristopher Sanchez projections: K/9:8.8 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.161 WHIP:1.136
  • Brandon Woodruff projections: K/9:9.5 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.753 WHIP:1.128
  • Dingers Only gains: K/9 5→4 — net +1
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: QS 7→6, ERA 4→2 — net +2

2. Give Clay Holmes → get Bryce Elder (from Rock and Aroldis) — combined +3

  • Clay Holmes projections: K/9:7.3 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.955 WHIP:1.345
  • Bryce Elder projections: K/9:7.4 QS:11 SVHD:0 ERA:4.496 WHIP:1.364
  • Dingers Only gains: K/9 5→4 — net +1
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: QS 6→3, ERA 9→8 — net +2

Midnight Muncy’s

Strengths: SB (1), WHIP (1), K/9 (3), ERA (4) — Weaknesses: HR (8), RBI (8), OPS (8), SVHD (8)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Lucas Erceg → get Drew Rasmussen (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Lucas Erceg projections: K/9:8.5 QS:0 SVHD:3 ERA:3.685 WHIP:1.276
  • Drew Rasmussen projections: K/9:8.0 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.623 WHIP:1.176
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: QS 7→2 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: K/9 2→1, SVHD 10→9 — loses QS 4→9 — net +1

2. Give Brandon Woodruff → get Framber Valdez (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Brandon Woodruff projections: K/9:9.5 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.753 WHIP:1.128
  • Framber Valdez projections: K/9:8.3 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.478 WHIP:1.228
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: QS 7→6, ERA 4→3 — loses WHIP 1→2 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: WHIP 4→3 — net +1

3. Give Miguel Vargas → get Alex Bregman (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Miguel Vargas projections: R:69 HR:17 RBI:64 SB:8 OPS:0.717
  • Alex Bregman projections: R:81 HR:22 RBI:78 SB:2 OPS:0.754
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: HR 8→7 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: SB 7→6 — net +1

4. Give Yoshinobu Yamamoto → get Logan Webb (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto projections: K/9:9.9 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.247 WHIP:1.114
  • Logan Webb projections: K/9:8.5 QS:21 SVHD:0 ERA:3.273 WHIP:1.167
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: QS 7→6 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: WHIP 6→5 — net +1

5. Give Samuel Basallo → get Colson Montgomery (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Samuel Basallo projections: R:49 HR:18 RBI:55 SB:3 OPS:0.743
  • Colson Montgomery projections: R:64 HR:23 RBI:72 SB:3 OPS:0.688
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: HR 8→7 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: OPS 5→3 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Zack Wheeler → get Chris Sale (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +3

  • Zack Wheeler projections: K/9:10.2 QS:15 SVHD:0 ERA:3.256 WHIP:1.064
  • Chris Sale projections: K/9:11.0 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.253 WHIP:1.097
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: K/9 3→2, QS 7→6 — net +2
  • Datalickmyballs gains: WHIP 6→5 — net +1

2. Give Miguel Vargas → get Colson Montgomery (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +3

  • Miguel Vargas projections: R:69 HR:17 RBI:64 SB:8 OPS:0.717
  • Colson Montgomery projections: R:64 HR:23 RBI:72 SB:3 OPS:0.688
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: HR 8→7 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→6, OPS 5→4 — loses HR 3→4 — net +2

Rock and Aroldis

Strengths: QS (6), SVHD (5) — Weaknesses: HR (10), OPS (10), R (9), RBI (9), ERA (9), WHIP (9), SB (9), K/9 (8)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Ketel Marte → get Randy Arozarena (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Ketel Marte projections: R:89 HR:27 RBI:84 SB:5 OPS:0.840
  • Randy Arozarena projections: R:84 HR:22 RBI:74 SB:24 OPS:0.711
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: SB 9→5 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: OPS 9→8 — net +1

2. Give Salvador Perez → get Evan Carter (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Salvador Perez projections: R:62 HR:26 RBI:86 SB:0 OPS:0.732
  • Evan Carter projections: R:55 HR:11 RBI:45 SB:18 OPS:0.704
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: SB 9→5 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: RBI 5→4 — net +1

3. Give Salvador Perez → get JJ Wetherholt (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Salvador Perez projections: R:62 HR:26 RBI:86 SB:0 OPS:0.732
  • JJ Wetherholt projections: R:55 HR:10 RBI:48 SB:11 OPS:0.697
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: SB 9→6 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: RBI 5→4 — net +1

4. Give Salvador Perez → get Ernie Clement (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Salvador Perez projections: R:62 HR:26 RBI:86 SB:0 OPS:0.732
  • Ernie Clement projections: R:65 HR:11 RBI:58 SB:9 OPS:0.690
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: SB 9→7 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: RBI 5→4 — net +1

5. Give Salvador Perez → get George Springer (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Salvador Perez projections: R:62 HR:26 RBI:86 SB:0 OPS:0.732
  • George Springer projections: R:83 HR:24 RBI:73 SB:14 OPS:0.784
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: SB 9→6 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: HR 3→2, RBI 3→2 — loses SB 7→10 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Ketel Marte → get George Springer (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +4

  • Ketel Marte projections: R:89 HR:27 RBI:84 SB:5 OPS:0.840
  • George Springer projections: R:83 HR:24 RBI:73 SB:14 OPS:0.784
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: SB 9→7 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, HR 3→1, RBI 3→2, OPS 5→3 — loses SB 7→9 — net +3

2. Give Andres Munoz → get Chris Sale (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +3

  • Andres Munoz projections: K/9:11.4 QS:0 SVHD:32 ERA:2.812 WHIP:1.109
  • Chris Sale projections: K/9:11.0 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.253 WHIP:1.097
  • Rock and Aroldis gains: K/9 8→6, QS 6→2, WHIP 9→8 — loses SVHD 5→7 — net +2
  • Datalickmyballs gains: SVHD 2→1 — net +1

Shohei Me the Money

Strengths: K/9 (1), ERA (1), SVHD (4), SB (3) — Weaknesses: OPS (9), QS (8), HR (6)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Francisco Alvarez → get Brice Turang (from Welcome to the JUNGle) — combined +4

  • Francisco Alvarez projections: R:51 HR:20 RBI:57 SB:1 OPS:0.742
  • Brice Turang projections: R:79 HR:14 RBI:65 SB:29 OPS:0.713
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: R 4→3, SB 3→2 — net +2
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2

2. Give MacKenzie Gore → get Eury Perez (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • MacKenzie Gore projections: K/9:10.2 QS:19 SVHD:0 ERA:3.894 WHIP:1.242
  • Eury Perez projections: K/9:9.8 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.986 WHIP:1.171
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: WHIP 4→3 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3, ERA 5→4 — loses WHIP 3→4 — net +1

3. Give Framber Valdez → get Brandon Woodruff (from Midnight Muncy’s) — combined +2

  • Framber Valdez projections: K/9:8.3 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.478 WHIP:1.228
  • Brandon Woodruff projections: K/9:9.5 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.753 WHIP:1.128
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: WHIP 4→3 — net +1
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: QS 7→6, ERA 4→3 — loses WHIP 1→2 — net +1

4. Give Trevor Megill → get Raisel Iglesias (from Dingers Only) — combined +2

  • Trevor Megill projections: K/9:11.1 QS:0 SVHD:19 ERA:3.462 WHIP:1.169
  • Raisel Iglesias projections: K/9:9.7 QS:0 SVHD:27 ERA:3.621 WHIP:1.133
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: SVHD 4→3 — net +1
  • Dingers Only gains: K/9 5→4 — net +1

5. Give Jose Ramirez → get Aaron Judge (from All Rise) — combined +2

  • Jose Ramirez projections: R:91 HR:27 RBI:89 SB:33 OPS:0.825
  • Aaron Judge projections: R:110 HR:46 RBI:113 SB:9 OPS:1.028
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: OPS 9→8 — net +1
  • All Rise gains: SB 2→1 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Nasim Nunez → get Mike Trout (from All Rise) — combined +3

  • Nasim Nunez projections: R:34 HR:4 RBI:24 SB:23 OPS:0.617
  • Mike Trout projections: R:68 HR:25 RBI:68 SB:3 OPS:0.797
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: R 4→2, RBI 5→4 — net +2
  • All Rise gains: SB 2→1 — net +1

2. Give Nasim Nunez → get Munetaka Murakami (from All Rise) — combined +3

  • Nasim Nunez projections: R:34 HR:4 RBI:24 SB:23 OPS:0.617
  • Munetaka Murakami projections: R:69 HR:27 RBI:72 SB:9 OPS:0.755
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: R 4→2, RBI 5→4 — net +2
  • All Rise gains: SB 2→1 — net +1

Skubal Snacks

Strengths: OPS (1), K/9 (4) — Weaknesses: QS (10), WHIP (10), ERA (8)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Tanner Scott → get Eury Perez (from This Schlitt is Bazzanas) — combined +2

  • Tanner Scott projections: K/9:10.1 QS:0 SVHD:4 ERA:3.472 WHIP:1.219
  • Eury Perez projections: K/9:9.8 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.986 WHIP:1.171
  • Skubal Snacks gains: WHIP 10→9 — net +1
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: SVHD 10→9, ERA 5→3 — loses QS 4→9 — net +1

2. Give Eugenio Suarez → get Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Eugenio Suarez projections: R:77 HR:34 RBI:95 SB:3 OPS:0.771
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. projections: R:94 HR:30 RBI:97 SB:5 OPS:0.888
  • Skubal Snacks gains: RBI 6→5 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: HR 3→1 — net +1

3. Give Nick Kurtz → get Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Nick Kurtz projections: R:91 HR:36 RBI:94 SB:3 OPS:0.874
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. projections: R:94 HR:30 RBI:97 SB:5 OPS:0.888
  • Skubal Snacks gains: RBI 6→5 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: HR 3→1 — net +1

4. Give Yordan Alvarez → get Bryce Harper (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Yordan Alvarez projections: R:81 HR:30 RBI:85 SB:3 OPS:0.926
  • Bryce Harper projections: R:84 HR:27 RBI:88 SB:10 OPS:0.850
  • Skubal Snacks gains: RBI 6→5, SB 6→5 — loses OPS 1→2 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: HR 3→1, OPS 5→3 — loses SB 7→9 — net +1

5. Give Eugenio Suarez → get Jazz Chisholm Jr. (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Eugenio Suarez projections: R:77 HR:34 RBI:95 SB:3 OPS:0.771
  • Jazz Chisholm Jr. projections: R:79 HR:28 RBI:80 SB:31 OPS:0.758
  • Skubal Snacks gains: SB 6→4 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: HR 3→1, RBI 3→2 — loses SB 7→10 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Yordan Alvarez → get Manny Machado (from Midnight Muncy’s) — combined +3

  • Yordan Alvarez projections: R:81 HR:30 RBI:85 SB:3 OPS:0.926
  • Manny Machado projections: R:79 HR:26 RBI:88 SB:9 OPS:0.770
  • Skubal Snacks gains: RBI 6→5, SB 6→5 — loses OPS 1→2 — net +1
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: HR 8→7, OPS 8→6 — net +2

2. Give Matt McLain → get Bryson Stott (from Midnight Muncy’s) — combined +3

  • Matt McLain projections: R:67 HR:17 RBI:58 SB:16 OPS:0.705
  • Bryson Stott projections: R:68 HR:13 RBI:61 SB:23 OPS:0.708
  • Skubal Snacks gains: RBI 6→5, SB 6→5 — net +2
  • Midnight Muncy’s gains: HR 8→7 — net +1

This Schlitt is Bazzanas

Strengths: HR (1), K/9 (2), R (2), RBI (2), OPS (3), WHIP (3) — Weaknesses: SVHD (10)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Eury Perez → get MacKenzie Gore (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +2

  • Eury Perez projections: K/9:9.8 QS:18 SVHD:0 ERA:3.986 WHIP:1.171
  • MacKenzie Gore projections: K/9:10.2 QS:19 SVHD:0 ERA:3.894 WHIP:1.242
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3, ERA 5→4 — loses WHIP 3→4 — net +1
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: WHIP 4→3 — net +1

2. Give Cam Schlittler → get Gavin Williams (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Cam Schlittler projections: K/9:9.1 QS:16 SVHD:0 ERA:4.043 WHIP:1.284
  • Gavin Williams projections: K/9:9.2 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.958 WHIP:1.301
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: WHIP 6→5 — net +1

3. Give Kris Bubic → get Gavin Williams (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Kris Bubic projections: K/9:8.8 QS:16 SVHD:0 ERA:3.761 WHIP:1.254
  • Gavin Williams projections: K/9:9.2 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.958 WHIP:1.301
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: WHIP 6→4 — net +1

4. Give Drew Rasmussen → get Jeff Hoffman (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Drew Rasmussen projections: K/9:8.0 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.623 WHIP:1.176
  • Jeff Hoffman projections: K/9:10.8 QS:0 SVHD:26 ERA:3.651 WHIP:1.170
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: K/9 2→1, SVHD 10→8 — loses QS 4→9 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: QS 9→3, WHIP 6→5 — loses SVHD 2→5 — net +1

5. Give Drew Rasmussen → get Dennis Santana (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Drew Rasmussen projections: K/9:8.0 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.623 WHIP:1.176
  • Dennis Santana projections: K/9:8.3 QS:0 SVHD:24 ERA:3.907 WHIP:1.259
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: K/9 2→1, SVHD 10→9 — loses QS 4→9 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: QS 9→3, WHIP 6→4 — loses SVHD 2→5 — net +1

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Cam Schlittler → get Bubba Chandler (from Welcome to the JUNGle) — combined +3

  • Cam Schlittler projections: K/9:9.1 QS:16 SVHD:0 ERA:4.043 WHIP:1.284
  • Bubba Chandler projections: K/9:8.5 QS:17 SVHD:0 ERA:4.196 WHIP:1.315
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→3 — net +1
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: K/9 6→5, ERA 3→2 — net +2

2. Give Rico Garcia → get Gavin Williams (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +2

  • Rico Garcia projections: K/9:9.2 QS:0 SVHD:0 ERA:4.352 WHIP:1.373
  • Gavin Williams projections: K/9:9.2 QS:20 SVHD:0 ERA:3.958 WHIP:1.301
  • This Schlitt is Bazzanas gains: QS 4→2 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: WHIP 6→5 — net +1

Welcome to the JUNGle

Strengths: R (1), RBI (1), HR (2), WHIP (2), ERA (3) — Weaknesses: SB (10), SVHD (9)

Most Balanced Trades

1. Give Brice Turang → get Francisco Alvarez (from Shohei Me the Money) — combined +4

  • Brice Turang projections: R:79 HR:14 RBI:65 SB:29 OPS:0.713
  • Francisco Alvarez projections: R:51 HR:20 RBI:57 SB:1 OPS:0.742
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2
  • Shohei Me the Money gains: R 4→3, SB 3→2 — net +2

2. Give Jackson Chourio → get Bryce Harper (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +4

  • Jackson Chourio projections: R:87 HR:23 RBI:83 SB:24 OPS:0.777
  • Bryce Harper projections: R:84 HR:27 RBI:88 SB:10 OPS:0.850
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→4 — net +2

3. Give Willy Adames → get Shea Langeliers (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +4

  • Willy Adames projections: R:82 HR:26 RBI:83 SB:11 OPS:0.733
  • Shea Langeliers projections: R:69 HR:28 RBI:78 SB:6 OPS:0.798
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→6 — net +2

4. Give Willy Adames → get Hunter Goodman (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +4

  • Willy Adames projections: R:82 HR:26 RBI:83 SB:11 OPS:0.733
  • Hunter Goodman projections: R:69 HR:28 RBI:84 SB:2 OPS:0.791
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, SB 7→6 — net +2

5. Give Brice Turang → get Mike Trout (from All Rise) — combined +4

  • Brice Turang projections: R:79 HR:14 RBI:65 SB:29 OPS:0.713
  • Mike Trout projections: R:68 HR:25 RBI:68 SB:3 OPS:0.797
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2
  • All Rise gains: R 10→9, SB 2→1 — net +2

Highest Impact Trades

1. Give Jackson Chourio → get George Springer (from Datalickmyballs) — combined +4

  • Jackson Chourio projections: R:87 HR:23 RBI:83 SB:24 OPS:0.777
  • George Springer projections: R:83 HR:24 RBI:73 SB:14 OPS:0.784
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1 — net +1
  • Datalickmyballs gains: R 3→2, RBI 3→2, SB 7→6 — net +3

2. Give Brice Turang → get Munetaka Murakami (from All Rise) — combined +4

  • Brice Turang projections: R:79 HR:14 RBI:65 SB:29 OPS:0.713
  • Munetaka Murakami projections: R:69 HR:27 RBI:72 SB:9 OPS:0.755
  • Welcome to the JUNGle gains: HR 2→1, OPS 4→3 — net +2
  • All Rise gains: R 10→9, SB 2→1 — net +2

Notes & Limitations

  • Positional eligibility not enforced. The simulation checks player type (batter vs pitcher) but does not verify slot eligibility (e.g. trading your only catcher may create a roster hole). Verify manually before approaching a trade.
  • Pitcher SVHD is understated. The projection file does not include holds — SVHD projection uses SV only as a floor. Relievers with hold value are undercounted.
  • Projections are full-season, not rest-of-season. All players are evaluated on the same basis so relative rankings hold, but a player already ahead of their projection pace will appear to regress toward the projection.
  • 1-for-1 swaps only. Multi-player packages are not evaluated.
  • Scripts relocated to fantasy_baseball/trade_analysis/. Run analyze_trade_finder_espn_2026.py to regenerate the CSV, then generate_trade_summary_espn_2026.py for a fresh markdown report.

TODO

  • Initial draft
  • Scoring system table
  • Data sources section
  • Methodology section
  • Projected standings table
  • Top 5 trades per team
  • Notes and limitations
  • Balanced vs high-impact trade tiers
  • Team category profiles (strengths, weaknesses, trade targets)
  • Scripts moved to trade_analysis/ subfolder

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