As we near the end of April, it's almost that time that the fantasy baseball community begins taking players' numbers seriously and identifying whether trends are real or not. A number of players are performing way under their expectations. Chances are you drafted these guys fairly high, and they're a big piece of your currently failing strategy.
Today, we'll identify the biggest flops of April, and whether or not they are buy-low candidates.
Miguel Cabrera, 1B/3B, Detroit Tigers
Wow...AL MVP for two straight years leading off this list. He deserves to. He will enter play today batting .250 with just two home runs and 13 RBIs. Those numbers have been pumped up too by a three-game stretch in which he's batting .462 with a home run and six of those RBIs.
That said, you most likely drafted Cabrera No. 1 or No. 2 overall, and he's a multi-MVP, Triple Crown winner. Trading him after this tough month is not an option for you. His recent uptick in the last three games are all you need to see.
Verdict: Buy Low. If someone in your league is ready to trade him after this month, then he/she needs to learn more about fantasy baseball. Buy him low, buy him high, get Miggy any way you can.
Bryce Harper, OF, Washington Nationals