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Andy's fantasy baseball cut list rankings, drop candidates for Week 13 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 in Week 13 of the 2026 MLB season. In this weekly column, we will take a look at some of the most dropped players across Yahoo leagues and determine if it's time to let go or continue to hold.
This week, we will look at some starting pitchers who could be facing an extended absence and a group of slumping hitters who are beginning to cool down from their hot start.
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 13 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 | JR Ritchie | SP | ATL | 10 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 2 | Kodai Senga | SP | NYM | 15 | Drop in All Leagues |
| 3 | Jack Leiter | SP | TEX | 20 | Hold in Deeper Leagues (IL Stash) |
| 4 | Edward Cabrera | SP | CHC | 50 | Hold in Deeper Leagues (IL Stash) |
| 5 | Sean Burke | SP | CHW | 35 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 6 | Emerson Hancock | SP | SEA | 80 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 7 | Nick Lodolo | SP | CIN | 65 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 8 | Stephen Kolek | SP | KC | 25 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 9 | Noelvi Marte | 3B/OF | CIN | 35 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 10 | Kody Clemens | 1B/2B/OF | MIN | 25 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 11 | Eugenio Suarez | 3B | CIN | 75 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 12 | Daylen Lile | OF | WAS | 70 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 13 | Mickey Moniak | OF | COL | 45 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 14 | Shane Baz | SP | BAL | 60 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 15 | Emmet Sheehan | SP | LAD | 80 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 16 | JJ Bleday | OF | CIN | 50 | Drop in Shallower Leagues |
| 17 | Chase Meidroth | 2B/3B/SS | CHW | 35 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 18 | Mitch Keller | SP | PIT | 30 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 19 | Peter Lambert | SP | HOU | 40 | Drop in Most Leagues |
| 20 | Cole Ragans | SP | KC | 80 | Hold in All Leagues (IL Stash) |
| 21 | Maikel Garcia | 2B/3B/SS/OF | KC | 90 | Hold in All Leagues (IL Stash) |
| 22 | Shane Bieber | SP | TOR | 60 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 23 | Jared Jones | SP | PIT | 25 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 24 | Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | ARI | 60 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 25 | Casey Mize | SP | DET | 55 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 26 | Dustin May | SP | STL | 50 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 27 | Zack Gelof | 2B/3B/OF | ATH | 70 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 28 | Bryce Eldridge | 1B | SF | 45 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 29 | Payton Tolle | SP | BOS | 60 | Hold in All Leagues |
| 30 | Shane McClanahan | SP | TB | 90 | Hold in All Leagues |
Fantasy Baseball Drops: Week 13 Player Outlooks
Cole Ragans, SP, Kansas City Royals
Cut List Ranking No. 22
Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) will likely need some sort of surgery on his left elbow, but the Royals aren't sure of the exact procedure or if he'll be able to return in 2026, according to Brian Murphy of MLB.com.
Ragans will get another opinion from a doctor, at which point the Royals should know more. Now on the 60-day injured list, the talented southpaw has been sidelined since early May with what was originally being called a left-elbow impingement.
Fantasy managers in single-year leagues shouldn't drop Ragans just yet, but the likelihood is increasing that he won't pitch again this season.
The 28-year-old former 30th overall pick by the Texas Rangers in 2016 was a first-time All-Star during his breakout 2024 campaign, when he went 11-9 with a 3.14 ERA (2.99 FIP), 1.14 WHIP, and 223:67 K:BB in 186 1/3 innings across 32 starts. Ragans has dealt with injuries since, making just 13 starts last year before being shut down after eight starts in 2026. He's currently rostered in 81% of Yahoo leagues.
Edward Cabrera, SP, Chicago Cubs
Cut List Ranking No. 3
Chicago Cubs right-handed starter Edward Cabrera (hamstring) will head back to the 15-day injured list with a strained left hamstring that he suffered in Tuesday's contest against the New York Mets, manager Craig Counsell told Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. Cabrera will undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday to determine the severity of the hamstring injury. "We're in a rough spot," Counsell said.
In the Cubs' 9-6 win on Tuesday, Cabrera allowed two earned runs on three hits while walking four and striking out four in five innings to actually pick up the win despite straining his hamstring in the fifth inning while trying to stretch to make a catch at first base. It's another frustrating injury for the 28-year-old Dominican hurler, who has been extremely volatile for fantasy managers in 2026 in his first year in Chicago.
E-Cab entered his start on Tuesday with a 4-4 record, 5.21 ERA, and 1.39 WHIP with 61 K's and 25 walks in 67 1/3 innings in his 13 starts. We'll have a better idea of how long Cabrera will be out after his MRI exam, but either way, he could be looking at missing the rest of the first half of the season. Cabrera is rostered in just over half of Yahoo leagues.
The cart is out for Cubs pitcher Edward Cabrera after he suffered an apparent injury covering first base to end the fifth inning pic.twitter.com/1ppBBAe5fX
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 24, 2026
Maikel Garcia, 2B/3B/SS/OF, Kansas City Royals
Cut List Ranking No. 19
The Kansas City Royals placed third baseman Maikel Garcia (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a left-hand muscle strain. Garcia had been dealing with lingering soreness before aggravating the injury during a June 16 game against the Washington Nationals. He missed three games, returned for two contests, and went 1-for-9 before Kansas City opted for an injured-list stint.
The 26-year-old is batting .261/.320/.373 with three home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs, and five stolen bases across 69 games this season. The Royals recalled infielder Josh Rojas from Triple-A Omaha in the corresponding move. Rojas could see time at third base while Garcia is sidelined, but he's best to be left on the waiver wire as he held a .180 AVG over 69 games in the majors last summer.
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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