"The struggles can't really be blamed on poor luck. Devers has a .310 batting average on balls in play. That's a bit south of his .315 career rate but barely, and still above the .289 league average. The Giants probably have to be hoping Devers is hurt. If not, the trends are gloomy. Though he was still a productive hitter as recently as last year, there have been some worrying things under the hood for a while."
The Giants hold a 16-24 record and have one of baseball’s worst marks. After a 107-win season in 2021, the team has been at or below .500 for a decade. Recent roster moves increased payroll commitments, and the three longest remaining deals are to Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, and Matt Chapman. All three are performing poorly, which could restrict future flexibility. Devers has a .232/.276/.364 line and 79 wRC+, about 21% below league-average hitting, far under his career production. His strikeout rate is elevated, his walk rate is at a career-low level, and his bat speed has declined sharply from prior seasons. His contact quality on balls in play is only slightly below career norms, suggesting the downturn is not primarily luck-related.
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