Every MLB team’s most disappointing player in 2022

After main the NL in saves throughout 2021, Melancon acquired a two-year deal from Arizona final offseason. The outcome was a 4.66 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 56 innings, and Melancon was faraway from the nearer function late within the yr.

Identified for his sturdiness early in his profession, Albies has been affected by accidents in two of the final three seasons. He performed solely 64 video games as a result of a fractured foot, adopted by a fractured pinkie shortly after returning. With Dansby Swanson headed towards free company, the Braves will likely be relying on Albies to rebound subsequent season.

Means was Baltimore’s clear ace throughout their final three seasons of dropping, however he could not carry that torch of their breakout marketing campaign as a result of a torn elbow ligament that required Tommy John surgical procedure. The left-hander may return by the center of 2023.

Gross sales had excessive hopes after getting back from Tommy John surgical procedure late in 2021. Nevertheless, he suffered one harm after one other in 2022, together with a rib harm, fractured finger, and fractured pinkie in a motorbike accident late within the yr. He is now made solely 11 begins over the past three seasons.

The Cubs discovered lightning in a bottle through the 2021 season when Schwindel changed Anthony Rizzo at first base. He was handed the primary base job after hitting .342-13-40 in 239 plate appearances, however the minor league veteran could not repeat his success in his follow-up marketing campaign. Schwindel hit solely .229-8-36 in 292 plate appearances and will not discover a possibility as simply at age 30.

The lack of Carlos Rodon will likely be blamed for a lot of the White Sox’s pitching decline, however Giolito’s disastrous season was additionally a serious wrongdoer. He misplaced velocity and posted a 4.90 ERA in 30 begins.

Votto is likely one of the greatest gamers in Reds historical past, however the finish of his profession is getting nearer. He hit solely .205-11-41 with a .689 OPS in 91 video games earlier than struggling a season-ending shoulder harm and is now coming into the ultimate season of his 10-year contract.

A key a part of Cleveland’s lineup since he was acquired in 2019, Reyes had a really sudden decline final season. He was designated for task after hitting solely .213-9-28 with 104 strikeouts in 280 plate appearances, and his manufacturing did not enhance a lot after the Cubs claimed him on waivers.

The Rockies let Trevor Story get away in free company and used that cash on Bryant. The tradeoff wasn’t a great one, as the previous NL MVP with the Cubs performed solely 42 video games as a result of harm. He has six years remaining on his contract to make up for misplaced time.

Baez earned a large six-year, $140 million contract from the Tigers final offseason. He was their greatest participant by way of WAR (2.6), however his offensive stats left rather a lot to be desired — hitting solely .238-17-67 with a .671 OPS and 26 errors.

Gurriel was a productive hitter for the majority of his first six seasons in Houston, together with an AL Batting Title in 2021. His bat was quieted at age 38 final season, hitting solely .242-8-53 in 584 plate appearances. A pending free agent, it appears possible the Astros will search for different choices at first base.

Merrifield was traded to Toronto on the commerce deadline, however he struggled earlier than that in Kansas Metropolis. The long-time Royal hit solely .240-6-42 with 15 steals and a .643 OPS in 420 plate appearances.

The shortage of depth within the Angels’ lineup was an enormous cause for one more disappointing season, and Walsh’s struggles had been obvious. After making the AL All-Star staff in 2021, he hit solely .215-15-44 with a .642 OPS in 454 plate appearances. The Angels will possible give Walsh one other alternative contemplating his low-cost wage, although a backup plan subsequent season would make sense.

At this level, a change of surroundings could be one of the best factor for Bellinger after consecutive seasons of struggling in LA. The previous NL Rookie of the 12 months and MVP did enhance barely on his nightmarish 2021 numbers, however he nonetheless hit solely .210-19-68 with a .654 OPS in 550 plate appearances.

The Marlins spent massive cash final offseason on Garcia and Jorge Soler, however neither transfer labored out. Garcia’s manufacturing was significantly dangerous, hitting solely .224-8-35 with 17/109 BB/Ok in 380 plate appearances. He has three seasons remaining on his contract.

McCutchen spent the vast majority of his time final season as Milwaukee’s DH however wasn’t capable of produce a lot offensively. The previous celebrity completed the season with a .700 OPS in 580 plate appearances, hitting solely .237-17-69.

Coming off a wrist harm, Kirilloff hoped to indicate off the stroke that made him a prime prospect earlier than getting promoted in 2021. As an alternative, he struggled whereas combating via extra wrist issues, producing a .651 OPS in 156 plate appearances and finally present process wrist surgical procedure.

Smith appeared like a serious a part of New York’s future when he produced a .993 OPS within the abbreviated 2020 season. He is struggled on the plate since then and spent a lot of 2022 at Triple-A. Whereas within the majors, Smith hit solely .194-0-17 in 152 plate appearances.

Chapman opened the 2022 season as New York’s nearer and completed the yr off the playoff roster after an unexcused absence from playoff exercises. In between, Chapman misplaced nearer duties as a result of his erratic management and had a stint on the injured record as a result of an contaminated tattoo on his leg. He completed the season with a 4.46 ERA in 36.1 innings and will wrestle to discover a market in free company.

Laureano’s 2022 season was delayed as a result of a PEDs suspension, and he by no means appeared fairly proper after returning. The outfielder’s .663 OPS in 383 plate appearances was simply the worst of his profession, and he was shut down in September as a result of hamstring and hip accidents.

Castellanos acquired a five-year, $100 million contract from the Phillies after a terrific 2021 season in Cincinnati. He wasn’t capable of come anyplace near his All-Star manufacturing in his first season with the Phils, hitting solely .263-13-62 with a .694 OPS. Paired with mediocre protection, Castellanos had a -0.1 WAR for the season.

The Pirates did not spend a lot cash final offseason, however they did write a $4 million test to Tsutsugo after he shined late in 2021. That manufacturing reveals the hazard of judging from small pattern sizes, as Tsutsugo hit solely .171-2-19 in 193 plate appearances and was launched in August.

No participant had a extra disappointing 2022 than Tatis Jr. After fracturing his wrist in a bike accident within the offseason and delaying surgical procedure, Tatis Jr. was suspended for PEDs whereas on a rehab task in August. The outcome was a misplaced yr and a whole lack of belief from his Padres teammates and followers.

Wooden signed a two-year deal after his robust 2021 marketing campaign with the Giants, however he’d wish to overlook the primary season of that contract. The lefty had a 5.10 ERA in 26 begins earlier than getting shut down with a shoulder harm in September.

Kelenic has had elite prospect hype since he was drafted sixth general by the Mets in 2018. His minor league manufacturing has been exemplary, however the MLB efficiency hasn’t adopted as he is hit solely .168-21-60 in 558 plate appearances in two seasons. He hit simply .141 in 181 plate appearances final yr, although the staff did really feel he received heading in the right direction in September.

Matz was the Cardinals’ most costly acquisition final offseason, signing a four-year, $44 million contract. He managed to pitch solely 48 innings as a result of a number of IL stints, and he was ineffective when he did throw with a 5.25 ERA. The excellent news is that Matz completed the yr wholesome, so St. Louis expects him to be an everyday member of the beginning rotation in 2023.

Baz was Tampa Bay’s prime pitching prospect coming into the season, producing extra hype with a dominant MLB run late in 2021. The beginning of his 2022 season was delayed as a result of bone chips in his elbow, and he lasted solely six begins earlier than one other elbow harm that required Tommy John surgical procedure. The Rays will possible have to attend till 2024 earlier than they see Baz on the mound once more.

The Rangers solely return for Lance Lynn earlier than the 2021 season, Dunning hasn’t but discovered his rhythm within the majors. He fought via accidents to start out 29 video games final season however was largely ineffective, with a 4.46 ERA in 153.1 innings. Texas wants extra from Dunning subsequent yr to succeed in its objectives.

Kikuchi was an upside signing after displaying flashes of being an ace with Seattle. The Blue Jays by no means noticed that from Kikuchi within the first yr of his three-year deal, as he posted a 5.19 ERA in 100.2 innings and spent a lot of the final two months within the bullpen.

Washington’s massive contracts with Corbin and Stephen Strasburg have been disastrous. To Corbin’s credit score, a minimum of he is been capable of take the mound repeatedly, although he is now led the NL in losses in consecutive years. The left-hander was a stunning 6-19 with a 6.31 ERA in 31 begins, main the NL in hits and earned runs allowed. He has two years and almost $60 million left on his contract, although it appears unlikely Corbin will stay in Washington for that lengthy.