The Major League Baseball trade deadline has passed and fantasy owners are feeling the impact. There were more than 30 relievers traded throughout this process which changes the fantasy value of many.
The Atlanta Braves acquired former Detroit Tigers closer Shane Greene, which crushes current Braves closer Luke Jackson's value. Jackson was on thin ice as he has struggled lately, but now he won't be used in the ninth inning and has no fantasy value moving forward. The Braves also traded for Texas Rangers reliever Chris Martin, which is frustrating as Martin was going to be holding down the ninth inning for Texas. Like Jackson, Martin's value is diminished.
This opens up opportunities for other pitchers and fantasy owners need to take advantage. Jose Leclerc will take over the closer role for the Rangers and is currently under 50 percent owned in Yahoo! Sports leagues. He is a prime candidate to add off the waiver wire.
