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Andy's fantasy baseball cut list rankings, drop candidates for Week 10 waiver wire (2026). Is it time to drop these struggling players for better waiver wire options?
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 10 of the 2026 MLB season.
This week, we saw several high-end hitters continue to slump, including a top outfielder on the Cubs and an infielder on the Mets. In addition, the current closer on the Royals has seen his skid continue, opening the door for managers to consider cutting ties.
So, which injured or disappointing players is it time to get rid of for fantasy baseball lineups? Read about our top players to cut for Week 10 of the MLB season. Good luck, RotoBallers!
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Cut List Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Players to Drop?
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 | Team | ROS% | Baller Move |
| 1 | Grayson Rodriguez | SP | LAA | 20 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 2 | Mike Burrows | SP | HOU | 20 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 3 | Dustin May | SP | STL | 30 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 4 | Connelly Early | SP | BOS | 70 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 5 | Matt McLain | 2B/SS | CIN | 40 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 6 | Dansby Swanson | SS | CHC | 70 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 7 | Bryson Stott | 2B | PHI | 45 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 8 | Angel Martinez | 2B/OF | CLE | 30 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 9 | Cade Cavalli | SP | WAS | 50 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 10 | Griffin Jax | SP | TB | 30 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 11 | Randy Vasquez | SP | SB | 45 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 12 | Joey Cantillo | SP | CLE | 30 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 13 | Jakob Marsee | OF | MIA | 70 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 14 | Chandler Simpson | OF | TB | 70 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 15 | Zack Gelof | 2B/OF | ATH | 20 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 16 | Lucas Erceg | RP | KC | 40 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 17 | Bubba Chandler | SP | PIT | 60 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 18 | Ildemaro Vargas | 2B/3B | ARI | 50 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 19 | Landen Roupp | SP | SF | 60 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 20 | Riley O'Brien | RP | STL | 80 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 21 | Chase DeLauter | OF | CLE | 70 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 22 | Zebby Matthews | SP | MIN | 30 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 23 | Eugenio Suarez | 3B | CIN | 90 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 24 | Daylen Lile | OF | WAS | 70 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 25 | George Springer | OF | TOR | 80 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 26 | Shane Baz | SP | BAL | 50 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 27 | Andrew Abbott | SP | CIN | 70 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 28 | Ryan Waldschmidt | OF | ARI | 20 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 29 | Bo Bichette | 3B/SS | NYM | 90 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 30 | Seiya Suzuki | OF | CHC | 90 | Hold in All Leagues |
Fantasy Baseball Drops: Week 10 Player Outlooks
Riley O'Brien, RP, St. Louis Cardinals
Cut List Ranking No. 20
Cardinals right-hander Riley O'Brien endured another rough outing on Tuesday, allowing three runs on three hits and a walk while taking the loss against the Rangers. The appearance continued a concerning trend for O'Brien, who now owns a 7.04 ERA over his last 15 games. Despite the recent struggles, he remains the Cardinals' leader with 14 saves and has handled the majority of the club's ninth-inning opportunities this season.
His season ERA has climbed to 4.10, and the margin for error is beginning to shrink as the bullpen picture becomes less certain. It is not time for fantasy managers to abandon O'Brien, but his recent performance warrants close monitoring. Another few shaky outings could put his role as the primary closer in jeopardy.
Bubba Chandler, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates
Cut List Ranking No. 17
Pirates right-hander Bubba Chandler turned in another disappointing outing on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on five hits, two walks, and a home run against the Astros. The rookie's season ERA now sits at 4.89 to go along with a 1.51 WHIP, and he has reached the six-inning mark just once this season. Command remains a major concern for Chandler, whose 14.7 percent walk rate ranks in the sixth percentile among qualified pitchers.
The talent is still evident, and his arsenal continues to generate intrigue, but the results have not followed consistently at the major league level. Until Chandler begins limiting free passes and working deeper into games, fantasy managers may be better served looking elsewhere for rotation help.
Lucas Erceg, RP, Kansas City Royals
Cut List Ranking No. 16
Kansas City Royals right-hander Lucas Erceg was tagged with his sixth blown save of the season on Tuesday night, allowing two hits, a walk, and an earned run in the ninth inning of his team's 4-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. While the 31-year-old has recorded 11 saves in 2026, he's recorded a 6.45 ERA and 1.97 WHIP across 22 1/3 innings. Control has been a major problem for Erceg, as he's walked 14.4% of the batters he's faced.
Erceg has also allowed nine earned runs and blown three saves across his last four appearances, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him removed from the ninth-inning role in Kansas City entirely. Even if Erceg continues to earn the occasional save for the Royals, the damage he's done in the ratio categories may not make it worth it for fantasy managers. Particularly in shallower leagues, managers should feel comfortable moving on.
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Articles
Looking to add a player off the waiver wire? After diving into the cut list rankings, read about some waiver wire pickups to consider instead:
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Each week, our MLB team puts out a complete array of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles to complement our slick Who Should I Pick Up? waiver wire player comparison tool. Bookmark it!
In addition, be on the lookout for our other waiver wire articles all season long. We will be releasing weekly waiver wire articles for each position, FAAB bidding recommendations, streamers, and more throughout the week.
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