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2025 Stats: 26 G, .194/.262/.312, .574 OPS, 62 wRC+, -0.2 fWAR
Once an MVP and still a household name, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/cody-bellinger/58262">Cody Bellinger</a>'s inconsistency continues to haunt him with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-yankees-depth-chart">New York Yankees</a>. After a strong showing in 2023, he’s sputtering in his first season in pinstripes. He's the only Yankee with 10+ games and an OPS under .600, while his 28.8% pull rate is significantly below his 42.6% career average, signaling a lack of authority at the plate. It’s an underwhelming return for a player expected to spark the Yankees’ lineup.
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Cody Bellinger – OF, New York Yankees

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2025 Stats: 29 G, .202/.279/.263, .542 OPS, 58 wRC+, -0.6 fWAR
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/willy-adames/58088">Willy Adames</a> was brought in to anchor the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/san-francisco-giants-depth-chart">San Francisco Giants</a> infield and provide pop, but the former 30+ HR shortstop is off to a rough beginning. His power has vanished and his defense is equally concerning—ranking last among qualified shortstops in both defensive runs saved (-7) and outs above average (-5). Through one month, he’s been a liability on both sides of the ball.
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Willy Adames – SS, San Francisco Giants

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2025 Stats: 27 G, .179/.261/.302, .563 OPS, 65 wRC+, -0.4 fWAR
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/anthony-santander/57811">Anthony Santander</a>’s bat was supposed to be a major boost to the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/toronto-blue-jays-depth-chart">Toronto Blue Jays</a>’ offense, but the power he was paid for has yet to show up. With just seven extra-base hits, the slugging simply isn’t there. A traditionally low-average hitter, Santander’s offensive value hinges on driving the ball—and right now, he isn’t.
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Anthony Santander – OF, Toronto Blue Jays

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2025 Stats: 27 G, .192/.273/.354, .627 OPS, 83 wRC+, -0.1 fWAR
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/christian-walker/58622">Christian Walker</a> left the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/arizona-diamondbacks-depth-chart">Arizona Diamondbacks</a> for a big deal with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/houston-astros-depth-chart">Houston Astros</a>, but he’s struggled to settle in. His strikeout rate (32.1%) is the worst since 2018, and his walk rate (7.5%) has dipped as well. Although it's still early, the Astros expected a more immediate return from their marquee first-base signing.

Christian Walker – 1B, Houston Astros

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2025 Stats: 0-2, 9.0 IP, 10.00 ERA, 3.73 FIP, 2.11 WHIP, 0.1 fWAR
The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/new-york-yankees-depth-chart">New York Yankees</a>’ new bullpen ace has been anything but. After dominating with the <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/depth-chart/milwaukee-brewers-depth-chart">Milwaukee Brewers</a>, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/mlb/players/devin-williams/58122">Devin Williams</a> has been shelled in New York, allowing 10 earned runs in just nine innings and posting a 2.11 WHIP. Manager Aaron Boone has already removed him from the closer role, and the spotlight isn’t getting any dimmer in the Bronx.
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Devin Williams – RP, New York Yankees

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