The biggest disappointments through the first quarter of the 2022 MLB season

Baddoo had a wonderful rookie marketing campaign in 2021, notably within the second half. Regardless of that momentum, he hit solely .140 in 55 plate appearances for the Tigers earlier than getting demoted to Triple-A.

Baez shocked when he signed a $140 million contract with the Tigers within the offseason, and the early returns aren’t nice. He is slashed simply .205/.244/.308 to open the season and has additionally missed time to damage.

Barnes has been ineffective since he signed a contract extension with the Pink Sox final season. That is notably been the case this season, as he carries a 7.11 ERA in 15 appearances whereas principally pitching in center aid.

There have been excessive hopes for Berrios as Toronto’s ace, however he is damaged out of the gate slowly. He has a 4.83 ERA by way of eight begins, struggling to overlook bats with solely 6.1 strikeouts per 9 innings.

A powerful middle-of-the-rotation starter earlier than this season, Civale has principally served up batting apply within the first quarter of the season. He has a 7.84 ERA by way of seven begins.

Crawford earned a contract extension after remaking his swing final yr. The outcomes have not carried over to 2022, as he is hitting solely .223-3-16 in 36 video games.

We have been ready for the time when Cruz would lastly sluggish, and at age 41, it may need lastly arrived. He is hitting beneath .200 by way of 154 plate appearances, struggling in the course of the Nats lineup.

The all-or-nothing Gallo has seen extra of the latter this season. Whereas he does have 5 residence runs, Gallo additionally has 45 strikeouts in 119 plate appearances, leading to a .176 batting common.

Grey signed a long-term contract with the Rangers in free company, however his early Texas profession has been a disappointment between poor pitching and two IL stints. The previous Rockies starter has a 5.73 ERA so far.

Hernandez was terrific in his first season with Boston, however he hasn’t been capable of match his excessive commonplace. He is hit solely .188-1-16 by way of 36 video games performed.

The reigning NL Rookie of the 12 months has barely performed in his sophomore season as a result of leg accidents. He is appeared in solely 11 video games and is about to overlook a big a part of the season for the struggling Reds.

Kelenic hit solely .181 within the majors final season, however a robust September led to optimism he turned a nook. That turned out to not be the case, as Kelenic hit solely .140-3-10 in 30 video games earlier than getting demoted to Triple-A.

An elite contact hitter, Madrigal has struck out greater than regular and hit solely .203 earlier than occurring the IL with a again damage. His taking part in time may very well be in flux when he does return with Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan Villar more likely to pickup taking part in time.

Mahle was anticipated to be Cincinnati’s ace after posting a 3.75 ERA in 33 begins final season. Sadly, his management has left him this yr, leading to a 5.23 ERA over his first 9 begins.

Merrifield has been a continuing for the Royals lineup since his promotion in 2016, however the bat has but to ship this yr. He is hitting solely .206-2-17 by way of 38 video games performed.

The unhealthy luck for Mondesi continues, after struggling a torn ACL that can maintain him out for the rest of the 2022 season. He is proven star potential when on the sphere with elite velocity and protection however hasn’t been capable of keep on the sphere.

Morton’s 2021 season concluded with a fractured leg suffered within the playoffs, and that may clarify what he is began slowly. He is struggled to harness his elite curveball, posting a 4.95 ERA in eight begins.

Coming back from a torn elbow ligament, Muncy’s bat has been quiet early within the season. He is hitting solely .167-3-13 in 36 video games, although Muncy’s excessive stroll charge has boosted his on-base proportion to .340.

O’Neill was seeing nice outcomes final season regardless of a excessive strikeout charge, however that hasn’t continued into 2022. He hit solely .195-2-20 in 133 plate appearances earlier than occurring the injured record with a shoulder damage.

Perez led the AL with 48 residence runs and 121 RBI, nevertheless it’s been a battle this yr. He hit .206-6-16 earlier than occurring the IL with a sprained thumb.

Reynolds was an All-Star final yr, although his manufacturing has been quiet this yr. He is hitting solely .223-4-7 in 35 video games.

The early returns have not been nice after Semien signed a seven-year, $175 million contract with Texas within the offseason. After profitable a Silver Slugger final yr, Semien is hitting .178-0-9 in 37 video games.

Trivino spent a lot of 2021 because the A’s nearer however has struggled in a decrease leverage function for a lot of this yr. He has a 7.27 ERA in 12 appearances, additionally lacking time to sickness.

Votto’s struggles are one of many clearest indicators of Cincinnati’s downfall in 2022.  The celebrity started the season hitting .128-0-Three in 23 video games earlier than occurring the IL as a result of COVID-19.

An ace for a lot of his profession in Milwaukee, Woodruff is beginning the yr slowly. He has a 5.35 ERA in seven begins, although his 11.5 strikeouts per 9 innings point out Woodruff ought to bounce again quickly.