Fantasy Baseball Drop Candidates: Who to Cut at the All-Star Break

After checking out some possible fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups (hitters and pitchers), let's discuss some possible drop candidates.

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Brandon Marsh - Philadelphia Phillies

Marsh is rostered in about 89% of fantasy baseball leagues right now. He's been as high as 93% this season. 

Marsh went hitless in his last two games. He did walk twice and score two runs, so he was still somewhat productive.

The outfielder has a .301 average and .339 on-base percentage over his 92 games and 363 plate appearances this season. Marsh has 102 hits already, which is nearly a career high - he has 15 doubles and home runs, plus two triples. Marsh has 46 RBIs, 52 runs scored, eight stolen bases, 19 walks and 96 strikeouts.

Marsh is a really good fantasy asset, and I don't see a ton of reason to be dropping him today. He might not be one to own in all leagues, but there's not many leagues Marsh should be available in. Assess your fantasy outfielders to see if Marsh is still worth owning, or picking up if he's available in your league.

Brandon Woodruff - Milwaukee Brewers

Woodruff is down to 74% owned overall. He should continue being let go after being transferred to the 60-day injured list.

He has right shoulder inflammation, and it will cost him the next couple of months, at least. Woodruff would be eligible to return on September 5.

There's still no clear timetable for his return, and there's a chance he is done for the season. We should know more after the All-Star break. With the first day he's eligible to return being early September, that makes him droppable in most leagues today, as that only leaves a couple weeks of the fantasy baseball season.

Woodruff has a 2.98 earned run average over his nine starts, so it's a bummer he will miss a bunch of time. Keep tabs on him in case he returns late in the season, but for now, drop Woodruff and look elsewhere for fantasy pitching.

Carter Jensen - Kansas City Royals

Jensen is rostered in about 73% of leagues at this moment. He was near 85% back on June 29, so he's fallen a bit since then.

He went hitless over his past four games. Jensen walked once in that span, while striking out eight times.

He has a .236 average and .303 OBP over his 89 games and 346 plate appearances this season. He has 73 total hits, including 18 doubles and 13 home runs. Jensen has 49 RBIs, 41 runs scored, a stolen base, 31 walks and 101 strikeouts.

Jensen has been a streaky hitter this season, and right now, he's in a cold stretch, which makes him droppable. Be ready to add him back if he heats back up at some point this season, but don't be afraid to move on from him, especially if you need more production from that roster spot.

Jose Soriano - Los Angeles Angels

Soriano is at 93% rostered at this time. He was owned in just about every league earlier this season, so he's slightly down.

He was a big fantasy surprise early on, but has regressed and is more so-so now. Soriano has allowed three or more runs in four of his past five starts, and he continues to struggle with walks - his last time out, he didn't even strike out a batter, which also is a bit concerning.

Soriano has made 20 appearances this season, and he's 8-6 with a 3.49 ERA over 111 innings. He has struck out 115 batters, while allowing 46 runs (43 earned) on 90 hits and 53 walks.

Soriano is still a pretty good fantasy asset in my eyes, but his regression could lead to him being a better standard league streaming option, and just someone to keep holding in deeper leagues. Watch his statlines closely and add or drop him as his performances dictate. 

Casey Mize - Detroit Tigers

Mize sits near 83% owned, but is being let go after his last start.

He allowed four runs (three earned) over 5 2/3 innings a couple days ago. Mize had been good in the two starts before that, and has been pretty good this season.

Over 14 appearances and 77 1/3 innings, Mize has allowed 25 runs (24 earned) on 59 hits and 18 walks. He's struck out 77 batters along the way. Mize is 4-6 and has a 2.79 ERA.

Mize has pitched pretty well this season, and I think he's been overlooked as a fantasy asset. I wouldn't be dropping him, but instead would be maybe adding him if he were still available in my league. At least treat him as a standard league streaming option.