MLB's April Slump: Big Names Struggle to Find Form in 2025 Season Start
April 28, 2025
April 2025 has seen several significant underperformers in Major League Baseball, raising concerns about their ability to recover as the season progresses.
Tanner Bibee of the Cleveland Guardians has a 5.19 ERA and has allowed an increased number of home runs, failing to replicate his previous success after signing an extension.
Anthony Santander of the Toronto Blue Jays, who previously hit 40 home runs, is struggling with a .182 batting average and inconsistent contact with various pitch types.
The Texas Rangers are facing challenges with Joc Pederson and Marcus Semien, who have batting averages of .077 and .146 respectively, contributing to the team's last-place ranking in runs scored.
Charlie Morton of the Baltimore Orioles has had a disastrous start to the season, posting a 10.36 ERA and a 0-6 record, raising concerns about his effectiveness at age 41.
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves has a 5.40 ERA and struggles against certain pitch types, although he has shown some signs of potential improvement in recent outings.
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros is experiencing a downturn with a .200 batting average and just 2 home runs, a stark contrast to his previous seasons as an All-Star and MVP candidate.
Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers is batting .167 with no home runs in over 90 plate appearances, despite a high hard-hit percentage, suggesting a potential turnaround if luck changes.
Cody Bellinger of the New York Yankees is batting just .195 with a .575 OPS, prompting questions about his starting role as his performance declines.
Willy Adames of the San Francisco Giants, despite being the highest-paid player in franchise history with a $182 million contract, has a disappointing batting line of .205/.272/.268 with only 1 home run and 14 RBIs.
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