Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season is a pivotal moment for managers looking to bolster their rosters through trades. With the first half of the season nearing its conclusion, savvy GMs should target underperforming players while selling high on those who have peaked.

The focus this week is on three buy-low candidates: Marcell Ozuna, Steven Kwan, and Brendan Donovan. Ozuna, despite a rough stretch, has strong underlying metrics that suggest a bounce back, making him a prime target for managers seeking power hitters. Kwan, dealing with a wrist injury, has seen a dip in performance but remains a high average contributor with speed on the bases. Donovan, although in a slump, boasts a solid batting average and the potential for significant contributions across multiple categories.

Conversely, it's time to consider moving on from overvalued players like Paul Goldschmidt and Andy Pages. Goldschmidt's recent struggles and potential reduced playing time with Giancarlo Stanton returning make him a sell-high candidate. Pages, while hot, may be due for regression based on his underlying stats, making this a perfect moment to capitalize on his current market value.

In a pivotal matchup on June 13, the Seattle Mariners outperformed the Cleveland Guardians, winning 7-2, highlighted by a decisive four-run seventh inning. Randy Arozarena's timely RBI single initiated the scoring surge, allowing the Mariners to break a tie. Rowdy Tellez and Jorge Polanco contributed significantly with a double and a home run each. The Mariners secured just their second win in ten games, snapping a three-game losing streak. Despite back-to-back homers from Nolan Jones and Steven Kwan for the Guardians, Cleveland has struggled, losing six of their last eight games. Mariners pitcher Carlos Vargas earned the victory, while Guardians' Gavin Williams had a challenging outing.

Nolan Jones of the Cleveland Guardians electrified fans during a game against the Los Angeles Angels by scoring a remarkable Little League home run. The play unfolded in the fourth inning when Jones hit a pitch from Kyle Hendricks deep into the right-center gap, allowing Steven Kwan to score from first base. After reaching third base on an errant throw from Angels shortstop Zach Neto, Jones capitalized on the chaotic play and scampered home, marking a highlight moment in a challenging game for the Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are struggling to find consistent production from the No. 2 spot in their batting order, a gap between Steven Kwan and Jose Ramirez that has been detrimental to their performance as they vie for the American League Central lead. Despite Kwan's exceptional skills as a leadoff hitter and Ramirez's established prowess as one of the league's MVP candidates, the No. 2 slot has been a black hole of offensive output.

With a combined wRC+ of 37, the Guardians' No. 2 hitters rank dead last in Major League Baseball, hitting just .168 with a paltry on-base percentage of .229. However, when Ramirez occupied this position earlier in the season, his production was significantly above league average, highlighting the necessity for a more effective answer at this pivotal spot. Multiple players have been tried without success, leading to continued experimentation.

Slade Cecconi pitched a stellar game for the Cleveland Guardians, leading them to a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Cecconi, making his second start after being acquired from Arizona, struck out six batters while allowing just one run and five hits over six innings. Steven Kwan was pivotal for the Guardians, recording three hits, including an RBI, and scoring a run. With an impressive performance, Jose Ramirez extended his hitting streak to 16 games with an RBI triple, contributing significantly to the Guardians' success in this series.

The Guardians scored early, with Kwan's double setting the tone right from the start. They capitalized on early opportunities, with both Ramirez and Carlos Santana contributing to the scoreboard. Despite the Tigers' Spencer Torkelson hitting a home run, the Guardians' pitching and defense held strong, allowing them to claim their second straight win in the series against Detroit.