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Andy's fantasy baseball cut list rankings, drop candidates for Week 11 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 11 of the 2026 MLB season. As always, we will spotlight some underperforming and injured players who have put themselves on the "drop" radar.
This week, we saw some early-season surges continue to slow down, including Ildemaro Vargas and several pitchers taking a step back, including J.T. Ginn and Troy Melton.
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 11 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 | Colin Rea | SP | CHC | 15 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 2 | Kai-Wei Teng | SP | HOU | 15 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 3 | Lucas Erceg | RP | KC | 30 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 4 | Taj Bradley | SP | MIN | 60 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 5 | Grant Holmes | SP | ATL | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 6 | Stephen Kolek | SP | KC | 25 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 7 | Dansby Swanson | SS | CHC | 65 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 8 | Noelvi Marte | 3B/OF | CIN | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 9 | Ildemaro Vargas | 2B/3B | ARI | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 10 | J.T. Ginn | SP | ATH | 50 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 11 | Curtis Mead | 1B/2B/3B | WAS | 25 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 12 | Edwin Arroyo | SS | CIN | 10 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 13 | Spencer Steer | 1B/OF | CIN | 50 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 14 | Chandler Simpson | OF | TB | 60 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 15 | Seranthony Dominguez | RP | CWS | 50 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 16 | Ryan Waldschmidt | OF | ARI | 10 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 17 | Rico Garcia | RP | BAL | 35 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 18 | Trevor Rogers | SP | BAL | 50 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 19 | George Springer | OF | TOR | 75 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 20 | Troy Melton | SP | DET | 35 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 21 | Eugenio Suarez | 3B | CIN | 80 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 22 | Samuel Basallo | C | BAL | 55 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 23 | Salvador Perez | C/1B | KC | 85 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 24 | Andrew Abbott | SP | CIN | 70 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 25 | JJ Bleday | OF | CIN | 55 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 26 | Kyle Stowers | OF | MIA | 65 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 27 | Chase DeLauter | OF | CLE | 60 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 28 | Colt Emerson | 3B/SS | SEA | 25 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 29 | Trevor Megill | RP | MIL | 75 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 30 | Will Smith | C/1B | LAD | 90 | Hold in All Leagues |
Fantasy Baseball Drops: Week 10 Player Outlooks
Samuel Basallo, C, Baltimore Orioles
Cut List Ranking No. 22
Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo (wrist) was on the bench for a second straight day on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners at Camden Yards due to wrist pain, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. Adley Rutschman also got a second straight day off, and it's unclear if he's dealing with an injury. With both Basallo and Rutschman out for Game 2 of the series, Sam Huff made the start behind the dish and was hitting in the nine-hole for the O's against Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert.
The 21-year-old Basallo also missed some time recently with an abdominal injury, so he's been a bit banged up lately. He was diagnosed with a bony growth on his left wrist on Monday, and it's something that could be an issue for him going forward. The Dominican left-handed-hitting catcher came into Tuesday's action batting .266/.330/.480 with an .810 OPS, nine home runs, 26 RBI, and 25 runs scored in his 177 at-bats in 2026 in his first full year in the majors.
Basallo hasn't been as good in his last 18 games since May 19, going 11-for-47 (.234) with three homers, two doubles, nine RBI, seven runs, six walks, and 14 strikeouts, and it could be because of his recurring wrist issue. Stay tuned for more information.
Will Smith, C, Los Angeles Dodgers
Cut List Ranking No. 30
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (neck) continues to sit out of the starting lineup for the team's Tuesday matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, per MLB.com. Dalton Rushing will catch for left-hander Eric Lauer and will bat eighth against Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes. This will be Smith's third straight missed game due to stiffness in his neck, but manager Dave Roberts said over the weekend that the team expects him to return soon. Fantasy managers will want to check back on Wednesday to see if the veteran backstop is feeling good enough to return.
The 31-year-old three-time All-Star has been a bit of a disappointment so far this year for fantasy managers, slashing .249/.338/.382 with a .720 OPS, six home runs, 23 RBI, and 23 runs scored in 52 games across 201 plate appearances. Fantasy managers setting DFS lineups should look to avoid Rushing at the bottom of the batting order against one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball
Trevor Megill, RP, Milwaukee Brewers
Cut List Ranking No. 29
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Megill (side/oblique) is dealing with side/oblique tightness, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Megill was unavailable for Milwaukee's game on Monday, but Rosiak reports that he should be available to pitch on Tuesday against the Athletics. Across 23 innings (24 games) this season, the 32-year-old has pitched to a 4.70 ERA and 1.13 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and eight saves.
Milwaukee has utilized both Megill and right-hander Abner Uribe in the closer role in 2026, but Megill has appeared in the ninth inning or later in six straight appearances and looked to be the team's preferred option for saves before the injury. It seems as though Megill has avoided a major injury, but his health status is still worth monitoring for fantasy managers until he's fully in the clear.
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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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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