Fantasy baseball managers debate cutting ties with struggling star players
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:27 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
As the fantasy baseball season progresses, teams are reassessing their rosters following the All-Star Break. Big-name players facing scrutiny include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has struggled significantly, ranking low among first basemen despite high roster rates. Others like Hunter Brown and Cal Raleigh have also been underperforming, leading managers to consider alternatives from the waiver wire. The urgency for roster adjustments increases as the fantasy playoffs approach, requiring tactical decisions on overvalued players.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ranks 220th overall among fantasy players this season.
- •Hunter Brown's recent ERA is 7.98 over three July starts.
- •Cal Raleigh is batting just.163 with the Mariners this season.
- •Alex Bregman is only the 31st ranked third baseman despite 98 games played.
- •Nico Hoerner has dropped to a.226 batting average since May 1.
- 2:27 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Baseball: From last year's HR leader to multiple Cubs infielders, it may be time to cut ties with these big-name players
"As we get deeper into the fantasy baseball season, roster decisions get tough. Fred Zinkie shares big-name players you should consider letting loose.
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