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Andy's mid-week fantasy baseball cuts, drops candidates for Week 4 of 2026. Is it time to let go already, and drop these player for a better waiver wire option?
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the mid-week edition of our Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 4 of the 2026 MLB season. With another week of MLB action behind us, managers have seen many high-end players hit the IL, like Edwin Diaz, and players continue their early-season slump.
This week, fantasy baseball managers saw Raisel Iglesias hit the 15-day IL and fringe pitchers like Kodai Senga, Aaron Nola, and Andrew Abbott continue to struggle.
So, which injured or disappointing players are it time to get rid of for fantasy baseball lineups? Read about our top players to cut for Week 4 of the MLB season. Good luck, RotoBallers!
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Cut List Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: Week 4
The top players to consider cutting for fantasy baseball, in priority order. Players at the top of the list should be dropped first and replaced on the waiver wire:
| Rank | Player Name | Position | Roster% | Baller Move |
| 1 | Cade Horton | SP | 20 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 2 | Jurickson Profar | OF | 10 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 3 | Noelvi Marte | 3B/OF | 35 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 4 | Shane Smith | SP | 20 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 5 | Slade Cecconi | SP | 5 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 6 | Dylan Crews | OF | 20 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 7 | Sean Manaea | SP | 20 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 8 | Chris Paddack | SP | 10 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 9 | Masyn Winn | SS | 25 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 10 | Tyler Mahle | SP | 10 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 11 | Cristian Javier | SP | 10 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 12 | Eric Lauer | SP | 30 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 13 | Roki Sasaki | SP | 40 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 14 | Mark Vientos | 3B | 20 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 15 | Mike Burrows | SP | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 16 | Cade Cavalli | SP | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 17 | Brayan Bello | SP | 20 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 18 | Brady Singer | SP | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 19 | Michael McGreevy | SP | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 20 | Luis Gil | SP | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 21 | Colin Rea | SP | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 22 | Mauricio Dubon | 2B/3B/SS/OF | 55 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 23 | Noah Cameron | SP | 30 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 24 | Max Meyer | SP | 20 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 25 | David Peterson | SP | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 26 | Yusei Kikuchi | SP | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 27 | Chris Bassitt | SP | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 28 | Max Scherzer | SP | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 29 | Griffin Jax | RP | 30 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 30 | Bryan Abreu | RP | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 31 | Joey Wiemer | OF | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 32 | Kyle Isbel | OF | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 33 | Aaron Civale | SP | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 34 | Nick Martinez | SP | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 35 | Lance McCullers Jr. | SP | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 36 | Matthew Liberatore | SP | 20 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 37 | Will Warren | SP | 50 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 38 | Bailey Ober | SP | 15 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 39 | Grant Holmes | SP | 40 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 40 | Jose Caballero | 2B/3B/SS/OF | 65 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 41 | Carson Benge | OF | 20 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 42 | Ryan Walker | RP | 75 | Drop in Shallow Leagues (saves only) |
| 43 | Trent Grisham | OF | 50 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 44 | Bryson Stott | 2B/SS | 40 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 45 | Ezequiel Tovar | SS | 70 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 46 | Miguel Vargas | 1B/3B | 30 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 47 | Reynaldo Lopez | SP | 40 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 48 | Andrew Abbott | SP | 75 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 49 | Jorge Polanco | 2B/3B | 40 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 50 | Marcus Semien | 2B | 65 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 51 | Brandon Sproat | SP | 20 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 52 | Matt McLain | 2B/SS | 60 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 53 | Alec Bohm | 3B | 45 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 54 | Jeffrey Springs | SP | 65 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 55 | Ryne Nelson | SP | 60 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 56 | Steven Matz | SP | 35 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 57 | Spencer Torkelson | 1B | 50 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 58 | Yanier Diaz | C | 60 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 59 | Lucas Erceg | RP | 55 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 60 | Jordan Romano | RP | 40 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 61 | Samuel Basallo | C/1B | 30 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 62 | Brenton Doyle | OF | 55 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 63 | Sam Antonacci | 2B/3B/OF | 10 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 64 | Angel Martinez | 2B/OF | 45 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 65 | Kodai Senga | SP | 30 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 66 | Aaron Nola | SP | 80 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 67 | Kyle Harrison | SP | 30 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 68 | Colt Keith | 1B/2B/3B | 35 | Drop in Shallow Leagues |
| 69 | Cody Ponce | SP | 45 | IL Stash in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Hunter Greene | SP | 75 | IL Stash in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Jordan Westburg | 3B | 40 | IL Stash in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Alejandro Kirk | C | 45 | IL Stash in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Nick Pivetta | SP | 95 | IL Stash in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 74 | Ryan Pepiot | SP | 75 | IL Stash in 15+ Team Leagues |
| 75 | Addison Barger | 3B/OF | 55 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 76 | Joe Musgrove | SP | 40 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 77 | Grayson Rodriguez | SP | 15 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 78 | Shane Bieber | SP | 60 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 79 | Carlos Estevez | RP | 80 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 80 | Brendan Donovan | 2B/3B/SS/OF | 85 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Tatsuya Imai | SP | 60 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Mick Abel | SP | 25 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | Edwin Uceta | RP | 40 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Sonny Gray | SP | 90 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | Raisel Iglesias | RP | 95 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 86 | Daniel Palencia | RP | 90 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 87 | Edwin Diaz | RP | 90 | IL Stash in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 88 | Jackson Holliday | 2B | 70 | IL Stash in All Leagues |
| 89 | Spencer Strider | SP | 90 | IL Stash in All Leagues |
| 90 | Brent Rooker | OF | 95 | IL Stash in All Leagues |
| 91 | Jeremy Pena | SS | 85 | IL Stash in All Leagues |
| 92 | Reid Detmers | SP | 50 | Hold |
| 93 | Emmet Sheehan | SP | 85 | Hold |
| 94 | Kazuma Okamoto | 3B | 70 | Hold |
| 95 | Spencer Arrighetti | SP | 40 | Hold |
| 96 | Adley Rutschman | C | 65 | Hold |
| 97 | Heliot Ramos | OF | 55 | Hold |
| 98 | Daulton Varsho | OF | 45 | Hold |
| 99 | Andrew Painter | SP | 40 | Hold |
| 100 | Shane Baz | SP | 60 | Hold |
| 101 | Shane McLanahan | SP | 75 | Hold |
| 102 | Jack Leiter | SP | 60 | Hold |
| 103 | Jack Flaherty | SP | 70 | Hold |
| 104 | Connelly Early | SP | 60 | Hold |
| 105 | Max Muncy (ATH) | 2B/3B/SS | 55 | Hold |
| 106 | Cam Smith | OF | 65 | Hold |
| 107 | Daylen Lile | OF | 60 | Hold |
| 108 | Jakob Marsee | OF | 85 | Hold |
| 109 | Isaac Paredes | 3B | 70 | Hold |
| 110 | Jac Caglianone | OF | 65 | Hold |
| 111 | Eury Perez | SP | 90 | Hold |
| 112 | Chase DeLauter | SP | 70 | Hold |
| 113 | Michael Busch | 1B | 85 | Hold |
Fantasy Baseball Player Outlooks
Raisel Iglesias, RP, Atlanta Braves
Cut List Ranking No. 85
The Atlanta Braves are placing closer Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation. Iglesias was unable to pitch earlier on the weekend due to a shoulder injury, but was cleared to take the bump on Sunday, suggesting this was a minor injury. However, the Braves have shifted their top-ninth-inning option to the injured list earlier this morning, which will keep him sidelined for at least the next 15 days.
Iglesias has enjoyed a dominant start to the season and was re-establishing himself as an elite reliever in fantasy. Through 8 2/3 innings, Iglesias did not allow a run, tallied five saves, and carried a stellar 0.69 WHIP. He struck out hitters at a 35.5% rate while walking just 3.2% of the batters he faced. With Iglesias on the shelf, fantasy managers should expect set-up man Robert Suarez to slide into the ninth-inning role and carry high-end value in all standard leagues.
Edwin Diaz, RP, Los Angeles Dodgers
Cut List Ranking No. 87
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed star closer Edwin Diaz (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Monday, and he's expected to miss around three months after he has surgery on his right elbow to remove loose bodies. Manager Dave Roberts declined to name a set closer in Diaz's absence, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It helps explain why the 32-year-old All-Star's velocity has been down early in his first year in L.A.
Diaz appeared in Sunday's loss to the Rockies for the first time since April 10, and he allowed three earned runs without even recording an out. After complaining of right-elbow issues after the game, the Dodgers sent him for an MRI exam, which revealed the loose bodies in his arm. Fantasy managers need to keep Diaz stashed everywhere for a second-half run. In the meantime, left-hander Tanner Scott is likely to get the first crack at save chances for the Dodgers, despite his rough 2025 campaign.
In addition to Scott, lefty Alex Vesia and righty Blake Treinen could mix in to form a closer-by-committee situation.
Shane McClanahan, SP, Tampa Bay Rays
Cut List Ranking No. 101
Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan lasted just 4 1/3 innings in his latest start on Sunday, allowing four earned runs on eight hits while striking out five batters in a 6-3 loss to the Pirates. On the bright side, the lefty threw 72 percent of his pitches for strikes and did not walk a batter, something that plagued him in his first three starts, where he walked 11 hitters.
In all, the 28-year-old has posted a 5.00 ERA (4.48 xFIP), 1.33 WHIP, and an 8.8 percent K-BB%. It's a far cry from the 3.02 ERA (3.15 xFIP), 1.10 WHIP, and 20.9 percent K-BB% that he recorded in 74 starts from 2021 to 2023. The former 31st-overall draft pick dealt with Tommy John surgery that disrupted his 2023 season and caused him to miss all of 2024, then encountered a setback with a nerve issue that completely derailed 2025, so there could still be more rust to knock off. However, a couple more subpar starts and he may be headed to the cut list for fantasy.
The 6-foot-3 hurler will get Minnesota at home his next time out, a team that is top 12 in runs scored per game (5.09), wOBA versus LHP (.327), and wRC+ versus LHP (107).
Brent Rooker, OF, Athletics
Cut List Ranking No. 90
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (oblique) has resumed light baseball activity as he works back from a right oblique strain and is expected to travel with the club for its upcoming road trip to Seattle on Monday. Rooker has been sidelined since April and is targeting a late May return if his recovery continues on schedule.
The 31-year-old slugger opened the season slowly, slashing .146/.245/.293 in 12 games before landing on the injured list. Rooker remains one of the Athletics' most important power threats after producing 30 or more home runs in each of the last three seasons. His return should provide a needed boost to the top of the lineup.
Edwin Uceta, RP, Tampa Bay Rays
Cut List Ranking No. 83
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-handed reliever Edwin Uceta (shoulder) has a right-shoulder strain, which is a new injury from the discomfort that initially landed him on the 15-day injured list to begin the 2026 regular season, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Uceta will be shut down from throwing for two to three weeks and will then have to build back up, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to make his season debut for the Rays for a while.
It's a tough break for those who have been stashing the 28-year-old in fantasy leagues in hopes that he'll become the team's primary closer when he's fully healthy. In a best-case scenario, Uceta may not rejoin Tampa's bullpen until mid-to-late May. He's still worth holding onto in fantasy leagues, though, if you have an available IL spot. Uceta has been pretty solid for the Rays the last two seasons and was one of only five relievers in 2025 to have over 100 strikeouts. Until further notice, Bryan Baker is the reliever to roster for saves in Tampa.
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